Práticas da pedagogia social: concepções de idosas da instituição de longa permanência Luca Zorn - Cajazeiras (2024).

Abstract

This research, entitled "The Practices of Social Pedagogy: Conceptions of Elderly Women at the Luca Zorn Long-Term Care Institution," addresses a crucial topic in the social context, given the significant role that social pedagogy plays in providing focused attention to those most in need of its practices. The objective of this study was to understand the contributions of social pedagogy in working with the elderly at the Luca Zorn Long-Term Care Institution. Theoretically, the research is grounded in a review of the literature on the subject. It is a field research with an exploratory character and a qualitative approach. Structured interviews, non- participant observation, and a field diary were used for data collection. The results indicate relevant contributions of social pedagogy in working with the elderly at the Luca Zorn Long- Term Care Institution. Furthermore, the actions of this pedagogy within the institution contribute to the adaptive process of the resident elderly women by promoting motor and cognitive development, imagination, and creativity. It was also possible to identify that social pedagogy elevates the quality of life, contributes to well-being, improves mental and physical health, and enhances social interactions among the elderly women. It is concluded that social pedagogy within the Luca Zorn Institution is necessary, as its practical actions significantly contribute to the development of the various areas that comprise the elderly person, from their interactions to the evolution of their health.