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A presente investigação tem como principal objetivo conhecer a perspetiva dos
profissionais e das famílias adotivas sobre a necessidade de serviços de pós-adoção em
Portugal. Participaram neste estudo de caráter qualitativo oito famílias adotivas residentes
nos distritos de Lisboa e de Setúbal e quatro profissionais que atuam no serviço de adoção
da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa e na Associação Meninos do Mundo. Realizaramse
entrevistas semiestruturadas com as famílias adotivas e um focus group com as
profissionais.
Os resultados do estudo demonstraram que ambos os grupos de participantes revelam
concordância em relação a vários desafios inerentes à parentalidade adotiva, como as
necessidades específicas das crianças adotadas, os seus comportamentos, a dificuldade em
estabelecer regras e rotinas, bem como a discriminação das quais as famílias adotivas são
alvo. Verificou-se, no entanto, que existem algumas diferenças nas perspetivas das
profissionais e famílias, tendo as profissionais considerado a revelação da adoção como um
desafio importante, ao contrário dos pais adotivos, que mencionaram a procura da família
biológica. O estudo permitiu igualmente conhecer as principais preocupações, dificuldades
e necessidades sentidas pelas famílias adotivas e, consequentemente, perceber quais devem
ser alvo de intervenção ao longo do ciclo de vida da família adotiva. Relativamente à
estruturação dos eventuais serviços de pós-adoção em Portugal, as famílias e as
profissionais destacaram a importância de profissionais especializados na área da adoção,
bem como os grupos de apoio para os pais. Os pais adotivos evidenciaram ainda a
necessidade de formações parentais específicas sobre adoção, através da realização de
workshops e de role-play e igualmente o acompanhamento médico. As profissionais e as
famílias estão ainda em sintonia sobre a importância de um apoio individual para cada
família (e.g., orientação familiar, terapia familiar) bem como sobre o acompanhamento
psicológico para os filhos. Esta investigação permitiu concluir que os serviços de pósadoção
são essenciais para acompanhar as famílias adotivas, de modo a que estas tenham
apoio especializado quando sentirem necessidade e consoante as suas dificuldades.
The main purpose of this research focuses on the perspective of professionals and adoptive families about the need for post-adoption services in Portugal. Eight adoptive families residing in the districts of Lisboa and Setúbal and four professionals working in adoption service of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa and in the Associação Meninos do Mundo have accepted to participate in this qualitative study that included semistructured interviews with adoptive families and a focus group with professionals as research methodologies. The results of the study showed that both groups of participants agree with several challenges inherent to adoptive parenthood, as specific needs of adopted children, their behavior and difficulties in establishing rules and routines as well as discrimination concerns. It was found, however, differences in the professionals’ perspectives and families, professionals defined adoption revelation as a key challenge unlike parents who mentioned the search for biological family. This study also allowed for better understanding of the main concerns, needs and difficulties experienced by adoptive families and hence realize which should be targeted for intervention along the life cycle of the adoptive family. Regarding the structuring of post-adoption services in Portugal, families and professionals highlighted the importance of skilled professionals in the area of adoption as well as support groups for parents. Adoptive parents also pointed out the need for specific training on parental adoption namely through workshops, role-play and medical monitoring. In addition, both professionals and families agree about the importance of individual support for each family (e.g., family counseling, family therapy) as well as psychological support for the children. This investigation has concluded that post-adoption services are essential to support adoptive families, so that they have qualified expert backing adjusted to their specific needs and difficulties.
The main purpose of this research focuses on the perspective of professionals and adoptive families about the need for post-adoption services in Portugal. Eight adoptive families residing in the districts of Lisboa and Setúbal and four professionals working in adoption service of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa and in the Associação Meninos do Mundo have accepted to participate in this qualitative study that included semistructured interviews with adoptive families and a focus group with professionals as research methodologies. The results of the study showed that both groups of participants agree with several challenges inherent to adoptive parenthood, as specific needs of adopted children, their behavior and difficulties in establishing rules and routines as well as discrimination concerns. It was found, however, differences in the professionals’ perspectives and families, professionals defined adoption revelation as a key challenge unlike parents who mentioned the search for biological family. This study also allowed for better understanding of the main concerns, needs and difficulties experienced by adoptive families and hence realize which should be targeted for intervention along the life cycle of the adoptive family. Regarding the structuring of post-adoption services in Portugal, families and professionals highlighted the importance of skilled professionals in the area of adoption as well as support groups for parents. Adoptive parents also pointed out the need for specific training on parental adoption namely through workshops, role-play and medical monitoring. In addition, both professionals and families agree about the importance of individual support for each family (e.g., family counseling, family therapy) as well as psychological support for the children. This investigation has concluded that post-adoption services are essential to support adoptive families, so that they have qualified expert backing adjusted to their specific needs and difficulties.
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Adoção Necessidades Dificuldades Desafios Serviços de pós-adoção Famílias adotivas Profissionais especializados Adoption Needs Problems Challenges Post-adoption services Adoptive families Skilled professionals