Função reflexiva paterna no contexto de interação pai-bebê

Abstract

The social changes that led to a reorganization of the family dynamics and, in turn, influenced the role of the man in the conjugal relationship and in the involvement with the routine of care of the children oriented the general objective of this research, which consists in understanding the exercise of the paternity in contemporary families, evaluating the paternal Reflexive Function in the context of father-baby interaction. An exploratory-descriptive method was used, with a qualitative approach, and the research instruments used were the Screening Sheet, the Sociodemographic Data Sheet, the FRQ - Reflective Functioning Questionnaire 54 - Portuguese version and the Semistructured Interview, which integrate closed and open questions. They were applied to three parents, for convenience, in view of the inclusion and exclusion criteria determined for this research. As main results, it was identified that there are typical characteristics of the contemporary father, designated as a "new father", which aims to establish a more affectionate relationship with the child, compared to that of his creation. It is recognized by the parents interviewed the need for a more effective action in the care with the child and, in this sense, a review of values and sexist thoughts that can prevent their full participation in the life of the baby. An effort was made by parents analyzed to identify the needs of their children, seeking to establish a connection that privileges not only daily issues but also aspects related to the emotional stimuli of the child.