Sentidos sobre o processo de saída de adolescentes de uma instituição de acolhimento

Abstract

From the dialogue established between the bio-ecological perspective of development and the Socio-Historical Psychology, the main purpose of this study is to understand the multiple meanings assigned to the process of ecological transition that corresponds to the quitting of the adolescents who have experienced living in shelters. Linking this issue to the future prospects of these adolescents, it was proposed to listen to the speech of this youth who experienced this process as well as to the professionals who worked with them. We chose to carry out a qualitative research in a host institution of the city of Manaus. With reference to the theory of Urie Bronfenbrenner method of anchoring the Ecological Integration, semi-structured interviews were conducted with five subjects, including adolescents and members of staff of that institution, as well as participant observation. Through the method of organizing data for Meaning Core, we obtained the following results: the process of leaving the shelter contradictory meanings being viewed both positively and negatively. However there is a predominance of negative meanings, suggesting the lack of effectiveness of the actions that should be favored by the institution in the promotion of life projects for young people. The reports revealed that the institution does not promote the ecological transition by providing resources for adolescents coping with adverse situations, although some positive experiences can be reported. We conclude that institutional practices need to be reformulated achieving greater interconnection between the ecological systems that must integrate the development of these young people