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O declínio do amor romântico
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Quais os fatores que contribuem para o declínio e a extinção do amor romântico? A que
aspetos deveremos estar atentos caso não queiramos perder esse amor que nos une a
alguém? Ou, em sentido inverso, haverá algo que se possa fazer para extinguir o amor
que se sente por alguém? O presente estudo procurou compreender quais os mecanismos
que estão por trás desse declínio. Através da realização de 24 entrevistas, foi possível
identificar os fatores principais (que atuam numa primeira linha) e complementares (que
potenciam os anteriores) que mais contribuíram para o colapso do amor romântico. Foram
identificados dois tipos de declínio, que seguem processos relativamente diferentes: o
declínio não intencional – que ocorre de forma espontânea – e o declínio intencional –
que ocorre de forma propositada. Entre os fatores principais encontrados destacam-se a
desilusão e as faltas de compromisso, de segurança e de intimidade. O crescimento
individual, a falta de reciprocidade, a desconsideração e – com menor expressão – a falta
de paixão revelaram ser também aspetos relevantes no processo de declínio. No caso do
declínio intencional, foi a adoção de estratégias específicas – das quais se destaca o
afastamento – que mais contribuíram para o declínio e a extinção do amor romântico. Em
ambos os tipos de declínio, verificou-se a existência de quatro fatores complementares (a
perda da esperança, terceiras pessoas, a autoestima e o tempo) que desempenham um
papel essencial no desencadeamento ou na consolidação do processo de declínio amoroso.
O presente estudo permite aumentar a nossa compreensão dos aspetos envolvidos no
declínio e extinção do amor romântico, cuja pertinência poderá estender-se ao trabalho
clínico em terapia individual ou de casal, quando se pretenda conservar a ligação amorosa
ou quando o amor seja causa de sofrimento.
What factors contribute to the decline and extinction of romantic love? What aspects should we pay heed to, if we do not want to lose that love that unites us with someone? Or, conversely, is there anything that can be done to extinguish the love felt for someone? The present study sought to understand the mechanisms behind this decline. By means of 24 interviews, it was possible to identify the main (which act on the front line) and complementary factors (which magnify the previous ones) most contributing to the collapse of romantic love. Two types of decline have been identified, which follow relatively different processes: unintentional decline - which occurs spontaneously - and intentional decline - which occurs on purpose. Among the main factors found are disillusionment, lack of commitment, lack of security and lack of intimacy. Individual growth, lack of reciprocity, disregard and – to a lesser extent – lack of passion also appeared as relevant aspects in the process of decline. In the case of intentional decline, it was the adoption of specific strategies - of which distancing stands out - that most contributed to the decline and extinction of romantic love. In both types of decline, four complementary factors were found (loss of hope, third parties, self-esteem and time), that played an essential role in triggering or consolidating the process of love decline. This enhances our understanding of the aspects involved in the decline and extinction of romantic love, the relevance of which may extend to clinical work in individual or couple therapy, when the intention is to sustain a loving connection or when love is a cause of suffering.
What factors contribute to the decline and extinction of romantic love? What aspects should we pay heed to, if we do not want to lose that love that unites us with someone? Or, conversely, is there anything that can be done to extinguish the love felt for someone? The present study sought to understand the mechanisms behind this decline. By means of 24 interviews, it was possible to identify the main (which act on the front line) and complementary factors (which magnify the previous ones) most contributing to the collapse of romantic love. Two types of decline have been identified, which follow relatively different processes: unintentional decline - which occurs spontaneously - and intentional decline - which occurs on purpose. Among the main factors found are disillusionment, lack of commitment, lack of security and lack of intimacy. Individual growth, lack of reciprocity, disregard and – to a lesser extent – lack of passion also appeared as relevant aspects in the process of decline. In the case of intentional decline, it was the adoption of specific strategies - of which distancing stands out - that most contributed to the decline and extinction of romantic love. In both types of decline, four complementary factors were found (loss of hope, third parties, self-esteem and time), that played an essential role in triggering or consolidating the process of love decline. This enhances our understanding of the aspects involved in the decline and extinction of romantic love, the relevance of which may extend to clinical work in individual or couple therapy, when the intention is to sustain a loving connection or when love is a cause of suffering.
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Tese de mestrado, Psicologia (Área de Especialização em Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde - Psicologia Clínica Dinâmica), Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Psicologia, 2020
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Amor Relações amorosas Declínio Rotura (Relações humanas) Teses de mestrado - 2020