La experiencia de maltrato en niños/as entre 6 y 12 años, en situación de acogimiento institucional y su influencia en el desarrollo psicosocial.

Abstract

The present research project aims to demonstrate the influence of the experience of abuse in institutionalized children it was carried out with a qualitative approach and descriptive scope. For the collection of data, the technique of the interview was used, which were directed to the professionals of the different areas of the Ines Chambers Home located in the city of Guayaquil - Ecuador, in addition the HTP test was applied to childrens between six and twelve years institutionalized within it, in order to obtain a complete look in relation to the problem that is evidenced in this investigation. It also includes the description of the cases and the corresponding analysis of the results obtained. The study shows how the abuse and subsequent abandonment of children entails serious effects both psychologically and socially. For them, living an experience of abuse, of separation from their homes and later being institutionalized causes them to manifest specific behaviors throughout all this process, such as anxiety, aggressiveness, insecure attachment, fear of rejection, among others; they will be decisive when establishing and sustaining relationships, within society. It is therefore hoped that the results obtained throughout this research will allow us to more adequately orient the clinical gaze towards the abuse, abandonment and institutionalization of minors.