Informal support networks as a key resource in social intervention

Keywords: support networks, intervention, social work, needs, capacities

Abstract

This work shows the importance of interpersonal networks in social intervention. Mainly, it shows the influence they have on people's lives. From this consideration, and using the social network mapping technique, we focus on knowing the characteristics and functioning of family and social support networks, of women attended in primary care social services (both social and health).  In this respect, it is observed that these women perceive their networks as personal resources to face situations of need.  Thus, it is proposed to strengthen these networks as a complementary resource to social intervention.

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Cristina Garcia-Moreno, Universitat Rovira i Virgili

Doctora en Antropología Urbana por la URV, Licenciada en Sociología (UAB) y Diplomada en Trabajo Social (UB). Actualmente profesora agregada del Dpto. de Antropología, Filosofía y Trabajo Social de la URV. Entre las principales líneas de investigación destacan la intervención social y redes de soporte (familiares, sociales e institucionales), la migración y el género y las migraciones transnacionales.

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Published
2021-05-14
How to Cite
Garcia-Moreno C. (2021). Informal support networks as a key resource in social intervention. Cuadernos de Trabajo Social, 34(2), 287-299. https://doi.org/10.5209/cuts.70209
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