Cidade, apoio e rede social das famílias de crianças menores de seis anos que frequentam creche

Abstract

Family needs go beyond the home and it will be in the cities that families will need the social network, equipment and resources that support them, among them the day care center. The objective of this study was to analyze family members satisfaction with the city, support and social network. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, exploratory study with a quantitative approach. For the data collection, two instruments were used, the MOS-SSS scale and a questionnaire, containing questions about the municipality of housing and socio-demographic data, which were applied to the 62 family representatives. The results of the social network show that most have only one to three relatives or friends, and 23% reported having no friends. The most perceived support dimension was the affective (87%), it is the demonstrations of love and affection; followed by positive social interaction (82%), material support (80%), informational (78%) and finally emotional (76%). Satisfaction with the city of residence (48%) was found, mainly because it found it welcoming and having a low cost of living (48%), being hometown and close to the family (26%), but complained of insecurity (6%). Access to health services, school and day care was also valued (19%). It is concluded that the participants perceive the day care as a place of welcome and learning for the children, meaning an important equipment of social support. However, if supported by public policies and local initiatives, in addition to adding significant value to improving the quality of life of families, it would enable the expansion of the social network and the creation of bonds and friendships. The importance of the healthy environment in the spaces of the city is emphasized for the promotion of the health and well being of the people, which justify the investment in the construction and management of day care centers.