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Alma sem morada: espiritualidade das pessoas em situação de sem abrigo
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O fenómeno das pessoas em situação de sem-abrigo constitui uma expressão grave de desigualdade social, com crescente relevância na Europa e em Portugal. Estima-se que, em 2023, mais de um milhão de pessoas se encontrassem nesta condição na Europa, incluindo cerca de 400 mil crianças, números possivelmente subestimados devido a formas menos visíveis de exclusão habitacional. Em Portugal, registaram-se 13.128 pessoas em situação de sem-abrigo, maioritariamente homens, com idades entre os 45 e os 64 anos, enfrentando desemprego, precariedade laboral, dependências e ausência de suporte familiar. Para além da privação material, esta população apresenta elevados níveis de vulnerabilidade em saúde física e mental, envelhecimento acelerado e mortalidade precoce. A literatura evidencia ainda um profundo sofrimento espiritual, associado à perda de sentido de vida, vínculos sociais fragilizados e exclusão. Neste contexto, a espiritualidade, a esperança e a paz interior emergem como fatores protetores e de resiliência, essenciais à reconstrução da dignidade, do bem-estar e à reintegração social.
Homelessness represents a severe form of social inequality and has become an increasingly pressing issue in Europe and Portugal. In 2023, more than one million people were estimated to be homeless in Europe, including around 400,000 children, figures that are likely underestimated due to less visible forms of housing exclusion. In Portugal, 13,128 individuals were recorded as homeless, predominantly men aged between 45 and 64, often facing unemployment, job insecurity, substance dependence, and lack of family support. Beyond material deprivation, this population experiences significant physical and mental health vulnerabilities, accelerated ageing, and higher mortality rates. Research also highlights profound spiritual suffering linked to loss of meaning in life, weakened social bonds, and prolonged social exclusion. In this context, spirituality, hope, and inner peace emerge as key protective and resilience factors. These dimensions play a crucial role in restoring dignity, enhancing well-being, and supporting personal reconstruction and social reintegration, emphasizing the need for holistic and evidence-based social and health interventions.
Homelessness represents a severe form of social inequality and has become an increasingly pressing issue in Europe and Portugal. In 2023, more than one million people were estimated to be homeless in Europe, including around 400,000 children, figures that are likely underestimated due to less visible forms of housing exclusion. In Portugal, 13,128 individuals were recorded as homeless, predominantly men aged between 45 and 64, often facing unemployment, job insecurity, substance dependence, and lack of family support. Beyond material deprivation, this population experiences significant physical and mental health vulnerabilities, accelerated ageing, and higher mortality rates. Research also highlights profound spiritual suffering linked to loss of meaning in life, weakened social bonds, and prolonged social exclusion. In this context, spirituality, hope, and inner peace emerge as key protective and resilience factors. These dimensions play a crucial role in restoring dignity, enhancing well-being, and supporting personal reconstruction and social reintegration, emphasizing the need for holistic and evidence-based social and health interventions.
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Espiritualidade Homeless persons Isolamento social Pessoas em situação de sem-abrigo Social isolation Spirituality
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Martins, H. (2026). Alma sem morada: espiritualidade das pessoas em situação de sem abrigo. Revista Brasileira de Saúde, 2(2), 1-7. Article 1. https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.8208222612011