Abstract
We provide an analysis of culturally-specific strength characteristics associated with families in Brazil. The focus is on familism and familial interdependence, the role of the extended family, cooperative and prosocial tendencies, a collective orientation, and the closing gender gap. The article is divided into four sections. First, we provide some background information on the demographics and history of Brazil. Second, the family strength characteristics are discussed. Third, case studies are briefly presented to illustrate the protective role of the characteristics. And fourth, we discuss the implications of the strengths-based approach to studying families for theories, research, and program development.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Strong Families Around the World |
| Subtitle of host publication | Strengths-Based Research and Perspectives |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 335-360 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781317960218 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780789036049 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Culture
- Families
- Gender
- Latin America
- Prosocial behaviors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Health Professions
- General Social Sciences