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GASPAR, João Pedro M.; SANTOS, Eduardo J. R.  e  ALCOFORADO, Joaquim Luís M.. Empowerment challenges: study of transition by ex-institutionalized young adults. Psicol. clin. [online]. 2015, vol.27, n.1, pp.59-82. ISSN 0103-5665.

This paper presents a research, focusing on transitions of young adults who lived in institutions for children and young people who are now independent. It which designed to articulate Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory of human development with models of transitions (particular focus on Schlossberg), subsequently adding the influence of the linkages created by institutionalized children and youth; which aims to support the methodology used in the collection and validation of biographical interviews, framing the work in monitoring and education and training activities carried out in two institutions in the region of Central Portugal; focuses on the description in perspective of ex-institutionalized adult and young adult transitions over the various spaces and times of their lives, particularly through their perception of the salient moments of life and established attachments.

Palavras-chave : transitions; attachment; empowerment; institutionalized children and youngsters.

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