Orfandad por femicidio : estudio de caso de una familia del cantón Santa Lucia.

Abstract

This research analyzes the impact of orphanhood due to femicides through a case study in the Santa Lucía canton. Through a qualitative methodology, the psychosocial, economic and structural consequences faced by children who lose their mothers due to this type of extreme violence were examined. The findings reveal significant effects in multiple dimensions: complex psychological trauma, conceptual alterations, relationship difficulties, social isolation, community esteem and economic vulnerability. The research identifies the urgent need for comprehensive and articulated public policies, highlighting the importance of strengthening the psychosocial care system, economic support programs and community interventions. The study contributes to the understanding of this complex social phenomenon from the perspective of Social Work, emphasizing the need for coordinated and sustained responses that address both the immediate consequences and the long-term implications in the biopsychosocial development of affected children and adolescents.