Violence in intimate relationships from the point of view of adolescents: perspectives of the Complexity Paradigm,

Author(s)

Ana Beatriz Campeiz ^[1] ; Diene Monique Carlos ^[2] ; Ana Flávia Campeiz ^[3] ; Jorge Luiz da Silva ^[4] ; Luiza Araújo Freitas ^[5] ; Maria das Graças Carvalho Ferriani ^[6]

Affiliation

^[1] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeiro Preto. Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-infantil e Saúde Pública - Brasil

^[2] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Departamento de Enfermagem - Brasil

^[3] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeiro Preto. Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-infantil e Saúde Pública - Brasil

^[4] Universidade de Franca. Departamento de Saúde Pública - Brasil

^[5] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeiro Preto. Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-infantil e Saúde Pública - Brasil

^[6] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeiro Preto. Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-infantil e Saúde Pública - Brasil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP; v. 54, 2020-07-13.

Abstract

Abstract Objective: To analyze adolescents’ perceptions about intimate violence from the perspective of the Complexity Paradigm. Method: A qualitative approach configured as strategic social study. The study participants were adolescents between 15 and 18 years old, attending high school in two public schools in a city in the interior of São Paulo State, Brazil. Data collection was performed through a focus group and a semi-structured interview as a complement. Data analysis was based on the dialogical, organizational and holographic principles of the Complex Paradigm. Results: The study included 39 adolescents (14 males and 25 females). Through the emerging categories, it was noticed that intimate violence occurs through dialogical affection-jealousy/control by a naturalization of violent acts which permeates gender, cultural and social issues, and by technology as preponderant for intimate violence among adolescents, denoting new forms of control and coercion. Conclusion: The study introduces aspects present in intimate violence among adolescents, presenting them in an articulate and interdependent way. These aspects constitute a relevant contribution to the actions of health professionals. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 15/24069-5 - Assistance to children, adolescents, and their families involved in violence: the complexity paradigm perspective
• Grantee: Maria das Graças Bomfim de Carvalho
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants