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A importância da fé e do suporte social no luto antecipatório dos cuidadores familiares
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O luto antecipatório é um processo emocional complexo que ocorre quando indivíduos
enfrentam uma perda iminente de um ente querido devido a uma doença terminal. A
prestação de cuidados a um ente querido, pode ocasionar uma sobrecarga ao cuidador, e
consequentemente, a necessidade do suporte social. O suporte social desempenha um
papel significativo na redução do estresse inerente aos cuidados e também nos sintomas
do luto. Por outro lado, a componente espiritual emerge como um recurso importante para
alguns cuidadores que tenham a prática religiosa como um meio de enfrentamento das
adversidades da vida. Este estudo visa explorar a importância da fé e do suporte social no
luto antecipatório dos cuidadores familiares. Uma amostra de 155 participantes com
idades compreendidas entre os 18 e 79 anos (M=51,86, DP=12,28) realizaram as
entrevistas por telefone, online ou presencial, conforme a preferência do participante.
Foram efetuadas analises estáticas descritivas, correlações e análises de regressão linear.
Os resultados deste estudo, indicaram que a associação entre o luto antecipatório e a fé
não foram significativas. Contudo, o suporte social demonstrou-se ser um recurso com
maior impacto para os cuidadores familiares. Constata-se que o suporte emocional é mais
relevante do que suporte prático levando a que este perca a sua significância no modelo.
ABSTRACT: Anticipatory grief is a complex emotional process that occurs when individuals face an imminent loss of a loved one due to a terminal illness. Providing care to a loved one can lead to caregiver overload and, consequently, the need for social support. Social support plays a significant role in reducing the inherent stress of caregiving and also in alleviating grief symptoms. On the other hand, the spiritual component emerges as an important resource for some caregivers who use religious practice as a coping mechanism for life's adversities. This study aims to explore the importance of faith and social support in the anticipatory grief of family caregivers. A sample of 155 participants aged 18 to 79 years (M=51.86, SD=12.28) conducted interviews by phone, online, or in person, according to the participant's preference. Descriptive statistical analyses, correlations, and linear regression analyses were performed. The results of this study indicated that the association between anticipatory grief and faith was not significant. However, social support proved to be a more impactful resource for family caregivers. It is evident that emotional support is more relevant than practical support, causing the latter to lose its significance in the model.
ABSTRACT: Anticipatory grief is a complex emotional process that occurs when individuals face an imminent loss of a loved one due to a terminal illness. Providing care to a loved one can lead to caregiver overload and, consequently, the need for social support. Social support plays a significant role in reducing the inherent stress of caregiving and also in alleviating grief symptoms. On the other hand, the spiritual component emerges as an important resource for some caregivers who use religious practice as a coping mechanism for life's adversities. This study aims to explore the importance of faith and social support in the anticipatory grief of family caregivers. A sample of 155 participants aged 18 to 79 years (M=51.86, SD=12.28) conducted interviews by phone, online, or in person, according to the participant's preference. Descriptive statistical analyses, correlations, and linear regression analyses were performed. The results of this study indicated that the association between anticipatory grief and faith was not significant. However, social support proved to be a more impactful resource for family caregivers. It is evident that emotional support is more relevant than practical support, causing the latter to lose its significance in the model.
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Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada no ISPA – Instituto
Universitário para obtenção de grau de Mestre na
especialidade de Psicologia Clínica.
Keywords
Luto Luto antecipatório Cuidadores familiares Sobrecarga Suporte social Fé Religião Playback theatre Group therapies Online vs in person Content analysis Fundamentals of playback theatre