The subject of violence by adolescents in the family, in particular towards their parents, is an area that is little explored by Italian empirical research. The gaps at the empirical level, accompanied by insufficient in-depth study of the phenomenon from the theoretical point of view as well, seem to suggest that the phenomenon is not very extensive, with a small and negligible number of cases. This evidence is totally proven wrong by the professionals interviewed who, in most cases, deem that it is a problem on the rise, linked to family dynamics, personal experiences and the life stories of the family members. This contribution concerns an empirical study of a qualitative type aimed at investigating more in depth the characteristics of this form of violence which upsets the balances, in some cases already precarious, of numerous Italian families. The subject of violence by adolescents in the family, in particular towards their parents, is a little explored area by Italian empirical research. The aim of this study is to outline an overview of the phenomenon, focusing on the characteristics and the possible correspondence of the results already emerged in the international research. To outline the profile of the violent adolescent, following a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were subjected to stakeholders, experts and professionals of the sector. The results revealed, despite some specificity, a substantial alignment with other researches, conducted in a very different context. A multi-disciplinary approach should therefore be associated with an early detection of risk factors and a strengthening of network among professionals.

Il tema della violenza agita dagli adolescenti in famiglia nei confronti dei propri genitori è un ambito poco esplorato dalle ricerche italiane. Alle lacune sul piano empirico si accompagna un insufficiente approfondimento del fenomeno anche dal punto di vista teorico. Questo contributo riguarda la realizzazione di una ricerca di tipo qualitativo volta ad indagare le caratteristiche di questa forma di violenza che sconvolge gli equilibri, in alcuni casi già precari, di numerose famiglie italiane. Lo scopo di questo studio è pertanto quello di delineare un quadro del fenomeno, focalizzando l’attenzione sulle caratteristiche e sulla eventuale corrispondenza delle evidenze già emerse nella ricerca internazionale. Per delineare il profilo dell’adolescente violento, seguendo un approccio metodologico qualitativo, sono state raccolte delle interviste semistrutturate sottoposte a testimoni significativi. I risultati emersi conducono, nonostante alcune specificità, ad un sostanziale allineamento con le altre ricerche realizzate in contesti molto diversi da quello italiano. Si ritiene pertanto necessario individuare precocemente i fattori di rischio, cercare di intercettare il disagio e potenziare il lavoro di rete tra professionisti.

Sicurella Sandra (2020). Caratteristiche e dinamiche della violenza degli adolescenti nei confronti dei genitori. RIVISTA ITALIANA DI CONFLITTOLOGIA, 40, 25-45.

Caratteristiche e dinamiche della violenza degli adolescenti nei confronti dei genitori.

Sicurella Sandra
2020

Abstract

The subject of violence by adolescents in the family, in particular towards their parents, is an area that is little explored by Italian empirical research. The gaps at the empirical level, accompanied by insufficient in-depth study of the phenomenon from the theoretical point of view as well, seem to suggest that the phenomenon is not very extensive, with a small and negligible number of cases. This evidence is totally proven wrong by the professionals interviewed who, in most cases, deem that it is a problem on the rise, linked to family dynamics, personal experiences and the life stories of the family members. This contribution concerns an empirical study of a qualitative type aimed at investigating more in depth the characteristics of this form of violence which upsets the balances, in some cases already precarious, of numerous Italian families. The subject of violence by adolescents in the family, in particular towards their parents, is a little explored area by Italian empirical research. The aim of this study is to outline an overview of the phenomenon, focusing on the characteristics and the possible correspondence of the results already emerged in the international research. To outline the profile of the violent adolescent, following a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were subjected to stakeholders, experts and professionals of the sector. The results revealed, despite some specificity, a substantial alignment with other researches, conducted in a very different context. A multi-disciplinary approach should therefore be associated with an early detection of risk factors and a strengthening of network among professionals.
2020
Sicurella Sandra (2020). Caratteristiche e dinamiche della violenza degli adolescenti nei confronti dei genitori. RIVISTA ITALIANA DI CONFLITTOLOGIA, 40, 25-45.
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