Social network: evaluation of the support or containment contexts of lesbian mothers.

Social network: evaluation of the support or containment contexts of lesbian mothers.
Rev Bras Enferm. 2018;71(suppl 1):490-495
Authors: Lúcio FPDS, Abreu PD, Vasconcelos EMR, Araújo EC
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the social network of lesbian mothers, from the social contexts of support or restraint.
METHOD: Descriptive, exploratory study, of qualitative approach, based on the theoretical reference of Social Network, with eight lesbian mothers selected through Snowball technique, using semi-structured interview. Data analysis was performed with IRAMUTEQ software, through Similarity Analysis.
RESULTS: The social network is configured as: 1) Emotional distance and non-acceptance of motherhood by the family members - primary network elements; 2) Interference in the socio-cultural medium for the effectiveness of the mother-child bond - secondary network elements.
FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Social network is grounded on trivialized and negative conceptions that highlight prejudice and disrespect. The discussion of this theme contributes to a greater visibility of those new family arrangements as well as to reduce stigmas e prejudices that pervade the social network components of these women.
PMID: 29562003 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem - March 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Lúcio FPDS, Abreu PD, Vasconcelos EMR, Araújo EC Tags: Rev Bras Enferm Source Type: research