Διερεύνηση των αντιλήψεων του προσωπικού φορέων παιδικής προστασίας για την επικοινωνία παιδιών σε συνθήκες τοποθέτησης με το οικογενειακό τους περιβάλλον

Abstract

This study concerns the exploration of the perceptions of those working in residential child care regarding children’s contact with their parents, during their placement. This means that in was taken into account that staff perceptions can affect thoughts, judgments, recommendations, and decisions they make.Qualitative method was chosen. The participantswere eleven people working in residential child care and child psychiatric domains. The method of thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview data. Five main categories emerged from the analysis, which led to a more thorough understanding of the participant’s perceptions. The findings of this study designate the importance of connecting the child with his/ her story and his or her parents. Emphasis is placed on the protective and supportive role of the institution (and the people who actually form it) and their ability to provide a safe environment that can hold back boundaries and in which they are emotionally available to the children and resilient. The importance of metaphoric containment is highlighted.