Planos para o futuro: percepções de filhos adultos coabitantes com os pais

The fragility of human bonds in the post-modern world as a cause of insecurity in subjects is undeniable. Thereby, contemporary young people cope with fears of the future by investing only in the present. This study investigates the extension of family life, focusing on the future plans of adults li...

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Published in:Revista da SPAGESP 2013-07, Vol.14 (2)
Main Authors: Gallagher, Iris Massena, Féres-Carneiro, Terezinha, Henriques, Celia Regina
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Modernism
Parents & parenting
Qualitative research
Young adults
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Summary:The fragility of human bonds in the post-modern world as a cause of insecurity in subjects is undeniable. Thereby, contemporary young people cope with fears of the future by investing only in the present. This study investigates the extension of family life, focusing on the future plans of adults living with their parents. We interviewed 8 middle class adults living with their parents in Rio de Janeiro, between the ages of 26 and 35.The study uses qualitative methodology, semi-structured interviews, and content analysis. It was found that the subjects developed different coping strategies when faced with the instability of the contemporary world. While some subjects aimed to achieve stability in their professional and love lives, others turned to short-term experiences. We emphasize that subjects that avoided making plans for the future sought to protect themselves from possible frustrations. These young people, faced with a context without guarantees, opted for short-term plans and to live without commitments.
ISSN:1677-2970
2175-3628