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O serviço social nas juntas de freguesia de Lisboa e a integração de pessoas idosas na comunidade
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A presente dissertação versa sobre as práticas dos assistentes sociais nas juntas de freguesia da cidade de Lisboa, destacando a sua contribuição para a promoção da integração e bem-estar das pessoas idosas na comunidade. Contextualizada a partir das autarquias locais em Portugal, definidas pela Constituição da República Portuguesa e moldadas por um quadro de descentralização de competências, esta investigação foca-se na atuação dos assistentes sociais, enquanto facilitadores de respostas sociais de proximidade, fundamentais para mitigar situações de vulnerabilidade social, promover a inclusão e garantir o acesso a direitos. Num cenário de crescente envelhecimento populacional, em que as pessoas com 65 anos ou mais representam uma proporção significativa da população portuguesa, as juntas de freguesia enfrentam o desafio de desenvolver políticas e iniciativas que promovam o envelhecimento ativo e a qualidade de vida dos idosos. Neste contexto, os assistentes sociais assumem um papel central, intervindo na conceção, implementação e avaliação de programas sociais direcionados para a integração comunitária dos idosos. Esta dissertação analisa as práticas desses profissionais, bem como a sua articulação com a rede de apoio social local e com políticas nacionais, na criação de ambientes favoráveis ao Ageing in Place. Este estudo utilizou uma metodologia de investigação qualitativa, incluindo, enquanto técnica de recolha de dados, a realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas a assistentes sociais, que exercem funções nas juntas de freguesia de Lisboa, permitindo um aprofundamento sobre as estratégias e desafios enfrentados na implementação de projetos para a população idosa. A análise e interpretação dos dados revelaram a importância de uma intervenção social integrada e coordenada, que valoriza as especificidades locais e que promove, de forma efetiva, a autonomia e a inclusão das pessoas idosas na comunidade.
This master's thesis is about the practices of social workers in parish councils in the city of Lisbon, highlighting their contribution to promoting the integration and well-being of older people in the community. Set in the context of local authorities in Portugal, defined by the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic and shaped by a framework of decentralisation of competences, this research focuses on the work of social workers as facilitators of local social responses, which are fundamental to mitigating situations of social vulnerability, promoting inclusion and guaranteeing access to rights. Against a backdrop of a growing ageing population, in which people aged 65 and over represent a significant proportion of the Portuguese population, parish councils face the challenge of developing policies and initiatives that promote active ageing and quality of life for the elderly. In this context, social workers play a central role, intervening in the design, implementation and evaluation of social programmes aimed at the community integration of the elderly. This master's thesis analyses the practices of these professionals, as well as their articulation with the local social support network and national policies, in the creation of environments favourable to Ageing in Place. This study used a qualitative research methodology, including, as a data collection technique, semi-structured interviews with social workers who intervene in Lisbon parish councils, allowing us to delve deeper into the strategies and challenges faced in implementing projects for the elderly population. Analysing and interpreting the data revealed the importance of integrated and coordinated social intervention that values local specificities and effectively promotes the autonomy and inclusion of older people in the community.
This master's thesis is about the practices of social workers in parish councils in the city of Lisbon, highlighting their contribution to promoting the integration and well-being of older people in the community. Set in the context of local authorities in Portugal, defined by the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic and shaped by a framework of decentralisation of competences, this research focuses on the work of social workers as facilitators of local social responses, which are fundamental to mitigating situations of social vulnerability, promoting inclusion and guaranteeing access to rights. Against a backdrop of a growing ageing population, in which people aged 65 and over represent a significant proportion of the Portuguese population, parish councils face the challenge of developing policies and initiatives that promote active ageing and quality of life for the elderly. In this context, social workers play a central role, intervening in the design, implementation and evaluation of social programmes aimed at the community integration of the elderly. This master's thesis analyses the practices of these professionals, as well as their articulation with the local social support network and national policies, in the creation of environments favourable to Ageing in Place. This study used a qualitative research methodology, including, as a data collection technique, semi-structured interviews with social workers who intervene in Lisbon parish councils, allowing us to delve deeper into the strategies and challenges faced in implementing projects for the elderly population. Analysing and interpreting the data revealed the importance of integrated and coordinated social intervention that values local specificities and effectively promotes the autonomy and inclusion of older people in the community.
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Serviço social Autarquias locais Juntas de freguesia Pessoas idosas Envelhecimento ativo e saudável Ageing in place Social work Local authorities Parish councils Older people Active and healthy ageing
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