Social Support to Heads of Family During Lockdown in Lima

Malvaceda-Espinoza E.; Reinstein S.; Segovia-Roque M.; Sayán-Cortéz S.; Castillejo-Rodriguez K.; Rivera-Cruzatt F.; Cubillas-Espinoza P. · Psicologia: Teoria e Pesquisa (2025) · DOI: 10.1590/0102.3772e41507.en

Resumen

This study aims to analyze the perceptions of social support perceived by heads of family in Lima Metropolitana during mandatory social isolation. Qualitative research was conducted including reflective analysis, and a series of interviews were conducted with seventeen heads of families from high- and low-income districts. Bidirectional support was found between the heads of families and their environment, and there was evidence of willingness for both interpersonal and institutional support. Furthermore, the heads of the households felt valued by the environment and kept trusting in the emotional support provided by their immediate environment. To conclude, social support is perceived by the heads of families as bidirectional emotional support, and there is evidence of interpersonal and institutional support.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos; Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola