Análise do impacto do bullying nos centros de acolhimento de crianças e adolescentes em situação de vulnerabilidade: estudo de caso no Centro de Acolhimento Channah (2021-2023)

Abstract

The present monographic work is focused on the theme Analysis of the Impact of Bullying in Shelters for Children and Adolescents in Situations of Vulnerability: Case Study at Channah Shelter (2021-2023). The research problem was analyzing the impacts of bullying on vulnerable adolescents sheltered at the Channah Shelter Center. The general objective is to analyse the psychosocial impacts affecting adolescents who are victims of bullying. The proposed analysis of the social reality was based on the theory of historical-dialectical materialism, a perspective that understands social phenomena through the contradictions inherent in the relationships between individuals and the material conditions of existence, considering reality as historical, concrete, and in a constant process of transformation through social practice. The research adopts both qualitative and quantitative approaches, employing semi-structured interviews and participant observation as data collection methods. The sample included 10 children and 2 Social Workers from the Channah Shelter. In the discussion of the data, it was found that most of the interviewed children have been victims of bullying due to their vulnerable situation. These acts have impacted their emotional, social, and academic lives, leading to depression, social isolation, and lack of concentration at school. The social worker has acted as a mediator and developed strategies aimed at mitigating this type of violence.