Myasthenia gravis and unwanted loneliness: a Social Work perspective
Authorship
P.A.C.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
P.A.C.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.14.2025 11:00
07.14.2025 11:00
Summary
Myasthenia gravis is a rare, chronic, autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness that affects basic functions such as speaking, chewing, swallowing, walking, and breathing. As an invisible illness often subject to delayed diagnosis, many individuals living with this condition face not only physical challenges but also profound emotional and social isolation. A lack of understanding from others, difficulty articulating symptoms, and limited general awareness of the disease contribute to individuals with myasthenia gravis experiencing unwanted loneliness, even within their own families and social circles. This loneliness can be further exacerbated by the physical limitations imposed by the disease and the absence of psychosocial resources tailored to their specific needs. From a Social Work perspective, it is essential to analyze how this experience of loneliness affects the quality of life of individuals with myasthenia gravis, and to identify support and emotional care strategies that can improve their overall well-being. Ultimately, the main objective of this research is to shed light on an often-overlooked issue, provide a social perspective on the consequences of isolation in the context of invisible illnesses, and promote empathy and support as fundamental tools in Social Work. The proposal includes a qualitative methodological design based on semi-structured interviews as the primary data collection technique, targeting individuals diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, social work professionals, and family members.
Myasthenia gravis is a rare, chronic, autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness that affects basic functions such as speaking, chewing, swallowing, walking, and breathing. As an invisible illness often subject to delayed diagnosis, many individuals living with this condition face not only physical challenges but also profound emotional and social isolation. A lack of understanding from others, difficulty articulating symptoms, and limited general awareness of the disease contribute to individuals with myasthenia gravis experiencing unwanted loneliness, even within their own families and social circles. This loneliness can be further exacerbated by the physical limitations imposed by the disease and the absence of psychosocial resources tailored to their specific needs. From a Social Work perspective, it is essential to analyze how this experience of loneliness affects the quality of life of individuals with myasthenia gravis, and to identify support and emotional care strategies that can improve their overall well-being. Ultimately, the main objective of this research is to shed light on an often-overlooked issue, provide a social perspective on the consequences of isolation in the context of invisible illnesses, and promote empathy and support as fundamental tools in Social Work. The proposal includes a qualitative methodological design based on semi-structured interviews as the primary data collection technique, targeting individuals diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, social work professionals, and family members.
Direction
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Court
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Cause and Effect: The Negative Feedback Loop between Cognitive Decline, Loneliness, and SOcial Isolation in Older Adults. Case Analysis of individuals Served by OMADAP
Authorship
M.A.F.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
M.A.F.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.14.2025 11:30
07.14.2025 11:30
Summary
The main objetive of this research project is to analyze cases of peple treated by OMADAP, with signs of cognitive impairment associated with unwanted loneliness, and who have few or no social relationships, in order to understand their current psychosocial situation, identify common behavioral patterns, and gain a deeper understanding of this situation. we will develop a framework for the institution where we will conduct our university internship for our Social Work degree: the Emergency Department of the OMADAP (Municipal Office for Dependency Care and Personal Autonomy) of the A Coruña City Council. By observing the operation of the Emergency Department during the internship, ther will be an opportunity to collect information on a sample of real cases treated between May an July 2025. This will allow us to analyze the cause of intervention, whether the cognitive capacity of the people treated is affected, the family unit they live in, how many live alone, and whata type of social and family support network they have. The qualitative methodology, applied empirically in the psychosocial assessment process for each case, will be carried out through in-depth semi-structured interviews and rating sacles to determine the cognitive capacity, degree of vulnerability, loneliness, and isolation of the individuals who form part of the research sample. This apllied research project seeks to gain insight into this population group, with the aim of considering it in the desing of policies and/or action protocols in the area of care for dependency an personal autonomy in this municipality.
The main objetive of this research project is to analyze cases of peple treated by OMADAP, with signs of cognitive impairment associated with unwanted loneliness, and who have few or no social relationships, in order to understand their current psychosocial situation, identify common behavioral patterns, and gain a deeper understanding of this situation. we will develop a framework for the institution where we will conduct our university internship for our Social Work degree: the Emergency Department of the OMADAP (Municipal Office for Dependency Care and Personal Autonomy) of the A Coruña City Council. By observing the operation of the Emergency Department during the internship, ther will be an opportunity to collect information on a sample of real cases treated between May an July 2025. This will allow us to analyze the cause of intervention, whether the cognitive capacity of the people treated is affected, the family unit they live in, how many live alone, and whata type of social and family support network they have. The qualitative methodology, applied empirically in the psychosocial assessment process for each case, will be carried out through in-depth semi-structured interviews and rating sacles to determine the cognitive capacity, degree of vulnerability, loneliness, and isolation of the individuals who form part of the research sample. This apllied research project seeks to gain insight into this population group, with the aim of considering it in the desing of policies and/or action protocols in the area of care for dependency an personal autonomy in this municipality.
Direction
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Court
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Impact of sport on people with intellectual disabilities
Authorship
A.A.G.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
A.A.G.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.14.2025 12:00
07.14.2025 12:00
Summary
This qualitative research project presents a general objective: to analyze the impact of sport on the development and social inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities. The research is located in the city of Santiago de Compostela and is based on a socio-critical approach, which seeks to understand and promote processes of social transformation through the active participation of the groups involved. The Participatory Action Research (PAR) method is used, which allows for the incorporation of the voices and experiences of the participants as essential parts of the research process. The sample is formed through purposive sampling, selecting people with intellectual disabilities over the age of 18 who regularly participate in sports activities. Access to the field is achieved through collaboration with sports organizations, with whom respectful access to sports practice spaces is agreed upon. Data collection techniques include semi-structured interviews with a narrative and participant observation. Data analysis is performed using NVivo software, applying an abductive reasoning approach, which allows for the dynamic and cyclical articulation of theory and data. The research will take place between March 2025 and February 2026.
This qualitative research project presents a general objective: to analyze the impact of sport on the development and social inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities. The research is located in the city of Santiago de Compostela and is based on a socio-critical approach, which seeks to understand and promote processes of social transformation through the active participation of the groups involved. The Participatory Action Research (PAR) method is used, which allows for the incorporation of the voices and experiences of the participants as essential parts of the research process. The sample is formed through purposive sampling, selecting people with intellectual disabilities over the age of 18 who regularly participate in sports activities. Access to the field is achieved through collaboration with sports organizations, with whom respectful access to sports practice spaces is agreed upon. Data collection techniques include semi-structured interviews with a narrative and participant observation. Data analysis is performed using NVivo software, applying an abductive reasoning approach, which allows for the dynamic and cyclical articulation of theory and data. The research will take place between March 2025 and February 2026.
Direction
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Court
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Social and health care for patients with EPOC
Authorship
E.M.B.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
E.M.B.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.14.2025 12:30
07.14.2025 12:30
Summary
The following Final Degree Project shows the way in which Social Work intervenes, in the Hospital Clinic Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, with patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This work corresponds to a qualitative research project design, which according to Calderon (2016, p.5) is characterised by studying the phenomena in their natural context, finding the interpretation of the same from the meanings that people give them. For this, the methodology corresponding to this research model will be applied. The technique to be used as a method of data collection will be the semi-structured interview. It will be addressed to the patients with whom an intervention has been carried out during their admission to the Hospital Clinic de Santiago de Compostela and those who are hospitalised at the time the surveys are carried. The following research aims to find out and describe the social profile of the patients and the role of the social worker in the hospital setting, with regard to patients diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
The following Final Degree Project shows the way in which Social Work intervenes, in the Hospital Clinic Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, with patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This work corresponds to a qualitative research project design, which according to Calderon (2016, p.5) is characterised by studying the phenomena in their natural context, finding the interpretation of the same from the meanings that people give them. For this, the methodology corresponding to this research model will be applied. The technique to be used as a method of data collection will be the semi-structured interview. It will be addressed to the patients with whom an intervention has been carried out during their admission to the Hospital Clinic de Santiago de Compostela and those who are hospitalised at the time the surveys are carried. The following research aims to find out and describe the social profile of the patients and the role of the social worker in the hospital setting, with regard to patients diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Direction
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Court
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Qualitative analysis of the evolution of the profiles of people who began treatment in a Drug Addiction Care Unit ACLAD (A Coruña) over four decades (1990 to 2020).
Authorship
M.B.P.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
M.B.P.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.16.2025 11:00
07.16.2025 11:00
Summary
Substance use continues to be a major public health problem today, although it has undergone significant changes over the years. These changes not only affect consumption patterns but also the social profile of people seeking treatment in specialized addictive behavior treatment units. Understanding this evolution is essential for designing effective intervention strategies adapted to current needs. This Final Degree Project is a qualitative research proposal that aims to analyze the evolving profile of people seeking treatment in addictive behavior treatment units, using the ACLAD Drug Dependence Unit in A Coruña as a reference. The objective is to provide empirical evidence that will allow for updating and optimizing care protocols, thereby improving therapeutic efficacy, adherence, and the quality of the services provided, as well as providing information for the development of prevention strategies more in line with new realities. The project will be carried out between February 2025 and March 2026, using a methodology framed within the sociocritical paradigm. Purposive sampling will be conducted, focusing on the records of individuals seen for the first time at the ACLAD Drug Addiction Care Unit (UAD) during the specified period. Data collection will be performed through documentary analysis of the selected clinical and social records, and the analysis of the information obtained will be conducted using specialized NVivo software.
Substance use continues to be a major public health problem today, although it has undergone significant changes over the years. These changes not only affect consumption patterns but also the social profile of people seeking treatment in specialized addictive behavior treatment units. Understanding this evolution is essential for designing effective intervention strategies adapted to current needs. This Final Degree Project is a qualitative research proposal that aims to analyze the evolving profile of people seeking treatment in addictive behavior treatment units, using the ACLAD Drug Dependence Unit in A Coruña as a reference. The objective is to provide empirical evidence that will allow for updating and optimizing care protocols, thereby improving therapeutic efficacy, adherence, and the quality of the services provided, as well as providing information for the development of prevention strategies more in line with new realities. The project will be carried out between February 2025 and March 2026, using a methodology framed within the sociocritical paradigm. Purposive sampling will be conducted, focusing on the records of individuals seen for the first time at the ACLAD Drug Addiction Care Unit (UAD) during the specified period. Data collection will be performed through documentary analysis of the selected clinical and social records, and the analysis of the information obtained will be conducted using specialized NVivo software.
Direction
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Court
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
Intoxicated seduction: how substance consumption modifies the sexual experience in different vulnerable groups. A narrative bibliographic review studies art.
Authorship
P.D.A.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
P.D.A.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.16.2025 10:15
07.16.2025 10:15
Summary
Throughout history, the use of psychoactive substances has always been present, influenced by social, cultural, and/or psychological factors. Today, this practice remains prevalent, generating difficulties and barriers in various areas, including sexual health. Substance use alters sexual perception, which implies a behavioral transformation. Typically, people resort to consumption with the conviction of greater sexual pleasure, but scientific certainty shatters this idealization, as it demonstrates that the abusive use of these substances can cause various sexual dysfunctions and disorders, with special emphasis on the risk of contracting STIs or unwanted pregnancies. In this paper, we will analyze the relationship between substance use and its impact on sexual life, evaluating social, physiological, and psychological factors. We will investigate the most significant findings, with the aim of understanding the impact of psychoactive substance use on the sexual sphere and providing useful information for prevention, intervention, and awareness-raising about this issue. prioritizing the role of Social Work to offer a social perspective that facilitates the timely reintegration of users into the community.
Throughout history, the use of psychoactive substances has always been present, influenced by social, cultural, and/or psychological factors. Today, this practice remains prevalent, generating difficulties and barriers in various areas, including sexual health. Substance use alters sexual perception, which implies a behavioral transformation. Typically, people resort to consumption with the conviction of greater sexual pleasure, but scientific certainty shatters this idealization, as it demonstrates that the abusive use of these substances can cause various sexual dysfunctions and disorders, with special emphasis on the risk of contracting STIs or unwanted pregnancies. In this paper, we will analyze the relationship between substance use and its impact on sexual life, evaluating social, physiological, and psychological factors. We will investigate the most significant findings, with the aim of understanding the impact of psychoactive substance use on the sexual sphere and providing useful information for prevention, intervention, and awareness-raising about this issue. prioritizing the role of Social Work to offer a social perspective that facilitates the timely reintegration of users into the community.
Direction
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Court
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
Qualitative research project on access to primary health care for the Moroccan population in Ribeira
Authorship
P.M.G.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
P.M.G.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.15.2025 11:15
07.15.2025 11:15
Summary
This Final Degree Project studies the experience of the Moroccan population residing in Ribeira (municipality of A Coruña) in their access to primary health care. Based on the demographic reality of the municipality, which is the second largest in the province with the highest number of registered Moroccans, the factors that influence the equitable use of the Galician healthcare system are analyzed. This topic is studied due to the notable presence of the Moroccan population in Ribeira and the barriers they encounter in equitably accessing Primary Health Care. The objective of this project is to analyze the socio-health information linked to the access of the Moroccan population to the health system in the Ribeira Health Center, exploring their perceptions and identifying the elements that intervene in this process. The methodology used responds to a qualitative approach with an interpretive paradigm and, following the suggestion, will be based on the phenomenological method to understand the experiences. The participants will be adult individuals of Moroccan origin residing in Ribeira and SERGAS professionals working at the health center. Semi-structured interviews, audio-recorded and anonymized, will be used for data collection. The qualitative analysis, based on abductive reasoning, will be conducted during the period from November 2025 to January 2026. The dissemination of the obtained results will include their return to the participants, publication in institutional repositories, specialized scientific journals, and presentation at conferences in the field. The project seeks to recognize the barriers that hinder the right to health, strengthen the role of Social Work in intercultural care, and offer guidelines to improve accessibility, relevance, and continuity of care for the Moroccan population in Primary Health Care.
This Final Degree Project studies the experience of the Moroccan population residing in Ribeira (municipality of A Coruña) in their access to primary health care. Based on the demographic reality of the municipality, which is the second largest in the province with the highest number of registered Moroccans, the factors that influence the equitable use of the Galician healthcare system are analyzed. This topic is studied due to the notable presence of the Moroccan population in Ribeira and the barriers they encounter in equitably accessing Primary Health Care. The objective of this project is to analyze the socio-health information linked to the access of the Moroccan population to the health system in the Ribeira Health Center, exploring their perceptions and identifying the elements that intervene in this process. The methodology used responds to a qualitative approach with an interpretive paradigm and, following the suggestion, will be based on the phenomenological method to understand the experiences. The participants will be adult individuals of Moroccan origin residing in Ribeira and SERGAS professionals working at the health center. Semi-structured interviews, audio-recorded and anonymized, will be used for data collection. The qualitative analysis, based on abductive reasoning, will be conducted during the period from November 2025 to January 2026. The dissemination of the obtained results will include their return to the participants, publication in institutional repositories, specialized scientific journals, and presentation at conferences in the field. The project seeks to recognize the barriers that hinder the right to health, strengthen the role of Social Work in intercultural care, and offer guidelines to improve accessibility, relevance, and continuity of care for the Moroccan population in Primary Health Care.
Direction
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Court
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
The role of social work in the Spanish Navy
Authorship
M.M.G.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
M.M.G.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.15.2025 11:00
07.15.2025 11:00
Summary
Social Work in the military sphere represents a little-known and rarely practiced branch in Spain. This Final Degree Project aims to analyze the knowledge, perception, and evaluation that social workers have regarding the profession within this military institution: the Navy. It explores its development at the national level, as well as its implementation in other countries.Military personnel and their families, like the rest of the Spanish population, face psychosocial and economic needs within an environment that has its own specific characteristics. These circumstances create a specific field of intervention for Social Work, which can significantly contribute to the well-being of this group. To achieve the objectives of this qualitative research, semi-structured interviews were conducted with social workers who carry out their professional activity in the Spanish Navy, in order to understand the reality of this branch of the profession. The study concludes with a proposal for changes and improvements. The main findings revealed that Social Work in the Navy does not receive the institutional recognition it deserves, despite the important role it plays in supporting military personnel and their families. There is a need for greater visibility, institutionalized interprofessional coordination, the creation of specialized training, and an increase in available positions. This profession has enabled many individuals to acknowledge their needs and feel empowered to ask for help for the first time.
Social Work in the military sphere represents a little-known and rarely practiced branch in Spain. This Final Degree Project aims to analyze the knowledge, perception, and evaluation that social workers have regarding the profession within this military institution: the Navy. It explores its development at the national level, as well as its implementation in other countries.Military personnel and their families, like the rest of the Spanish population, face psychosocial and economic needs within an environment that has its own specific characteristics. These circumstances create a specific field of intervention for Social Work, which can significantly contribute to the well-being of this group. To achieve the objectives of this qualitative research, semi-structured interviews were conducted with social workers who carry out their professional activity in the Spanish Navy, in order to understand the reality of this branch of the profession. The study concludes with a proposal for changes and improvements. The main findings revealed that Social Work in the Navy does not receive the institutional recognition it deserves, despite the important role it plays in supporting military personnel and their families. There is a need for greater visibility, institutionalized interprofessional coordination, the creation of specialized training, and an increase in available positions. This profession has enabled many individuals to acknowledge their needs and feel empowered to ask for help for the first time.
Direction
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Court
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Research project on the experiences of women victims of chemical submission, a perspective from social work
Authorship
M.M.P.P.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
M.M.P.P.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.15.2025 10:30
07.15.2025 10:30
Summary
Chemical submission constitutes a criminal phenomenon of significant social relevance, involving the administration of psychoactive substances to a person without their consent, with the purpose of nullifying their will and facilitating the commission of crimes such as sexual assaults or thefts. This research project focuses on analyzing this issue in the current context, with an emphasis on the challenges posed by its detection and prevention, as well as the impact it has on victims and society as a whole. The general objective of this qualitative research project is to explore and understand the experiences of women who have been victims of chemical submission, with a particular focus on identifying whether or not support networks were present before, during, and/or after the assault. This study is grounded in the socio-critical paradigm, as it considers chemical submission to be a social phenomenon deeply shaped by gender inequalities and existing power structures. The research method employed will be meta-ethnography, which allows for the analysis and integration of multiple studies and cases by comparing participants' experiences. The data collection instrument will be semi-structured interviews. Participants will include women over the age of 18 who have been victims of chemical submission, as well as professionals involved in addressing such cases. Data analysis will be carried out using discourse analysis techniques. The project will be conducted between February 2025 and February 2026
Chemical submission constitutes a criminal phenomenon of significant social relevance, involving the administration of psychoactive substances to a person without their consent, with the purpose of nullifying their will and facilitating the commission of crimes such as sexual assaults or thefts. This research project focuses on analyzing this issue in the current context, with an emphasis on the challenges posed by its detection and prevention, as well as the impact it has on victims and society as a whole. The general objective of this qualitative research project is to explore and understand the experiences of women who have been victims of chemical submission, with a particular focus on identifying whether or not support networks were present before, during, and/or after the assault. This study is grounded in the socio-critical paradigm, as it considers chemical submission to be a social phenomenon deeply shaped by gender inequalities and existing power structures. The research method employed will be meta-ethnography, which allows for the analysis and integration of multiple studies and cases by comparing participants' experiences. The data collection instrument will be semi-structured interviews. Participants will include women over the age of 18 who have been victims of chemical submission, as well as professionals involved in addressing such cases. Data analysis will be carried out using discourse analysis techniques. The project will be conducted between February 2025 and February 2026
Direction
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Court
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
Labor market and people with desabilities in Santiago de Compostela
Authorship
S.P.V.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
S.P.V.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.15.2025 11:30
07.15.2025 11:30
Summary
This Final Degree Project is basically aimed at the reality of people with disabilities when looking for a job since they have difficulties and barriers when it comes to having full labor inclusion. In this work, what it aims to do is to analyze different points such as the laws that affect people with disabilities and employment in relation to them. It is also focused from a point of view in relation to Social Work, since from this discipline it provides support, active listening, interventions to promote equal opportunities and autonomy of people with disabilities when looking for a job. With this work, it is intended to give visibility and eliminate as much as possible the barriers and discrimination that they may suffer.
This Final Degree Project is basically aimed at the reality of people with disabilities when looking for a job since they have difficulties and barriers when it comes to having full labor inclusion. In this work, what it aims to do is to analyze different points such as the laws that affect people with disabilities and employment in relation to them. It is also focused from a point of view in relation to Social Work, since from this discipline it provides support, active listening, interventions to promote equal opportunities and autonomy of people with disabilities when looking for a job. With this work, it is intended to give visibility and eliminate as much as possible the barriers and discrimination that they may suffer.
Direction
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Court
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Bullying and Social Work: a research proposal at IES Sánchez Cantón, Pontevedra.
Authorship
M.S.T.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
M.S.T.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.17.2025 11:00
07.17.2025 11:00
Summary
Bullying is a problem that affects a large number of children around the world, especially in the educational sphere. It is the exposure of children to physical and/or psychological harm on a regular basis by the bully, which causes socio-emotional instability that harms the overall development of children. For this reason, Social Work wants to offer its participation in education, since despite its potential and its great work, this discipline still lacks visibility in schools, and the power it has to help in community intervention and social problems is unknown. To this end, a qualitative research project is proposed, which through the implementation of focus groups aimed at students, families and teachers, to analyse the impact of bullying in the IES Sánchez Cantón secondary school in Pontevedra, and the psychosocial consequences of its ESO students, in addition, this study will make visible the impact it has and outline major proposals to be addressed from social work.
Bullying is a problem that affects a large number of children around the world, especially in the educational sphere. It is the exposure of children to physical and/or psychological harm on a regular basis by the bully, which causes socio-emotional instability that harms the overall development of children. For this reason, Social Work wants to offer its participation in education, since despite its potential and its great work, this discipline still lacks visibility in schools, and the power it has to help in community intervention and social problems is unknown. To this end, a qualitative research project is proposed, which through the implementation of focus groups aimed at students, families and teachers, to analyse the impact of bullying in the IES Sánchez Cantón secondary school in Pontevedra, and the psychosocial consequences of its ESO students, in addition, this study will make visible the impact it has and outline major proposals to be addressed from social work.
Direction
ESCOBAR ARIAS, DIANA MORELA (Tutorships)
ESCOBAR ARIAS, DIANA MORELA (Tutorships)
Court
Facal Fondo, Teresa (Coordinator)
Facal Fondo, Teresa (Coordinator)
From vulnerability to the inclusión: Social Work and mental health in migrant minors
Authorship
S.S.S.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
S.S.S.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.15.2025 12:00
07.15.2025 12:00
Summary
The present document addresses the relationship between the vulnerability and the social inclusion in migrant minors, with a focus in the mental health and the role of the social worker in accompanying and intervening with this community, which is particularly exposed to situations of risk and social exclusion, both because of the difficulties that they face in their migratory process and because of their adaptation to their new country of residence. This approach is carried through a qualitative methodology, which combines, after a study of the participants and the implementation of selection criteria, interviews with migrant minors, to examine in depth the difficulties they face in their integration process upon arrival in our country and discussion group with the various professionals of the field of approach, with the main objective of analysing the role of Social Work in the care and intervention with these minors. On the other hand, in order to facilitate the understanding of the subject under study, an extensive theoretical framework is included, made up of sections that will facilitate this perception, such as a contextualisation of the basic terms, the profession of the social worker in this field of action and and the relevant legislation. In conclusion, the need for an approach that ensures equal access to support services to promote more effective inclusion and emotional development for these children will be highlighted.
The present document addresses the relationship between the vulnerability and the social inclusion in migrant minors, with a focus in the mental health and the role of the social worker in accompanying and intervening with this community, which is particularly exposed to situations of risk and social exclusion, both because of the difficulties that they face in their migratory process and because of their adaptation to their new country of residence. This approach is carried through a qualitative methodology, which combines, after a study of the participants and the implementation of selection criteria, interviews with migrant minors, to examine in depth the difficulties they face in their integration process upon arrival in our country and discussion group with the various professionals of the field of approach, with the main objective of analysing the role of Social Work in the care and intervention with these minors. On the other hand, in order to facilitate the understanding of the subject under study, an extensive theoretical framework is included, made up of sections that will facilitate this perception, such as a contextualisation of the basic terms, the profession of the social worker in this field of action and and the relevant legislation. In conclusion, the need for an approach that ensures equal access to support services to promote more effective inclusion and emotional development for these children will be highlighted.
Direction
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Court
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Peacebuilding in the context of armed conflict: A Social Work Perspective
Authorship
A.T.V.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
A.T.V.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.16.2025 11:45
07.16.2025 11:45
Summary
Armed conflicts are one of the main actions that violate human rights. In today's society, they have become one of the great problems with the need for intervention to reduce the consequences they produce. This final degree project responds to a narrative review of the state of the art and its main objective is the analysis of different scientific literature to address the term peacebuilding in the context of conflict and post-conflict. The methodology used consists mainly of the exhaustive search for studies related to the topic addressed, using the databases of Dialnet, Eric, Scopus, PubMed, PsycInfo and Web Of Science. The article selection criteria were based on the study identification process, screening, and final inclusion of relevant articles. A total of 18 studies were identified, from which a thorough analysis of bibliometric and thematic results was conducted. Through the results, the necessary intervention and training of Social Work in these contexts is analyzed, thus integrating the profession and promoting a holistic vision. It is concluded that in order to carry out peacebuilding in these environments, it is necessary to take into account the profession of Social Work, which is essential for pre-conflict, conflict and post-conflict processes. In addition, the relevance of using a specific methodology in the interventions carried out by Social Work in the context of armed conflict is studied.
Armed conflicts are one of the main actions that violate human rights. In today's society, they have become one of the great problems with the need for intervention to reduce the consequences they produce. This final degree project responds to a narrative review of the state of the art and its main objective is the analysis of different scientific literature to address the term peacebuilding in the context of conflict and post-conflict. The methodology used consists mainly of the exhaustive search for studies related to the topic addressed, using the databases of Dialnet, Eric, Scopus, PubMed, PsycInfo and Web Of Science. The article selection criteria were based on the study identification process, screening, and final inclusion of relevant articles. A total of 18 studies were identified, from which a thorough analysis of bibliometric and thematic results was conducted. Through the results, the necessary intervention and training of Social Work in these contexts is analyzed, thus integrating the profession and promoting a holistic vision. It is concluded that in order to carry out peacebuilding in these environments, it is necessary to take into account the profession of Social Work, which is essential for pre-conflict, conflict and post-conflict processes. In addition, the relevance of using a specific methodology in the interventions carried out by Social Work in the context of armed conflict is studied.
Direction
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Court
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
The social imaginary and its influencce on the awareness of people with Down syndrome
Authorship
L.M.V.D.L.F.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
L.M.V.D.L.F.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.15.2025 09:45
07.15.2025 09:45
Summary
People construct social reality based on a view of diversity shaped by social imaginaries, wich influence perceptions of what is considered real or legitimate. In this context, we can observe the case of people with Down síndrome, who throughout history have seen stereotyped and shaped by the inluence of these imaginaries. Today, despite advances in inclusion, these prejudicial ideas remain present in the collective imagination, hindering the active participation of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities in various spheres. The general objective of this project is to analyze the role of social imaginaries in the perception of people with Down syndrome, from the perspective of Social Work as a discipline linked to social justice, awareness-raising, and social inclusion. This research has a qualitative approach, adopts the sociocritical paradigm, and employs phenomenology as its method. Convenience sampling will be used, and a semistructured interview will be used as the data collection technique, allowing for the deepest exploration of the participants' narratives. Finally, this Final Degree Project aims to make voices visible, demystify stereotypes, and collaborate to build an impartial and inclusive social imaginary.
People construct social reality based on a view of diversity shaped by social imaginaries, wich influence perceptions of what is considered real or legitimate. In this context, we can observe the case of people with Down síndrome, who throughout history have seen stereotyped and shaped by the inluence of these imaginaries. Today, despite advances in inclusion, these prejudicial ideas remain present in the collective imagination, hindering the active participation of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities in various spheres. The general objective of this project is to analyze the role of social imaginaries in the perception of people with Down syndrome, from the perspective of Social Work as a discipline linked to social justice, awareness-raising, and social inclusion. This research has a qualitative approach, adopts the sociocritical paradigm, and employs phenomenology as its method. Convenience sampling will be used, and a semistructured interview will be used as the data collection technique, allowing for the deepest exploration of the participants' narratives. Finally, this Final Degree Project aims to make voices visible, demystify stereotypes, and collaborate to build an impartial and inclusive social imaginary.
Direction
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Court
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
The impact of occupational centers on the development of professional skills in people with intellectual disabilities. Qualitative research project from ASPAS.
Authorship
M.V.C.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
M.V.C.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.15.2025 09:00
07.15.2025 09:00
Summary
In the construct of social and labor integration in relation to people with intellectual disabilities, there are a series of barriers referring to the person with a disability themselves and external barriers to the person with a disability, all of which make it difficult for a person with a disability to access a job. Given the situation presented, this qualitative research project focuses on choosing as participants people with intellectual disabilities, who use occupational centers as a means of labor and social insertion, through the third sector social action entity ASPAS, located in Santiago de Compostela. With the objective of analyzing the professional skills of people with intellectual disabilities in relation to their participation in the ASPAS occupational center. Regarding the methodology, this research is carried out from an exploratory level of depth, using the interpretive paradigm and the phenomenological method. On the other hand, intentional sampling combined with the snowball strategy will be applied, in order to provide greater rigor to the research. Regarding data collection, it will be done using the semi-structured interview technique, which will be carried out with people with disabilities, family members and ASPAS professionals, together with the focus group and the field notebook. The type of analysis will be narrative and Atlas.ti will also be used. Regarding the duration of this investigation, it will be 15 months, from February 2025 to May 2026
In the construct of social and labor integration in relation to people with intellectual disabilities, there are a series of barriers referring to the person with a disability themselves and external barriers to the person with a disability, all of which make it difficult for a person with a disability to access a job. Given the situation presented, this qualitative research project focuses on choosing as participants people with intellectual disabilities, who use occupational centers as a means of labor and social insertion, through the third sector social action entity ASPAS, located in Santiago de Compostela. With the objective of analyzing the professional skills of people with intellectual disabilities in relation to their participation in the ASPAS occupational center. Regarding the methodology, this research is carried out from an exploratory level of depth, using the interpretive paradigm and the phenomenological method. On the other hand, intentional sampling combined with the snowball strategy will be applied, in order to provide greater rigor to the research. Regarding data collection, it will be done using the semi-structured interview technique, which will be carried out with people with disabilities, family members and ASPAS professionals, together with the focus group and the field notebook. The type of analysis will be narrative and Atlas.ti will also be used. Regarding the duration of this investigation, it will be 15 months, from February 2025 to May 2026
Direction
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Tutorships)
Court
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
Souto Gómez, Ana Isabel (Student’s tutor)
Risk situations and Health Social Work: a qualitative perspective from the Provincial Hospital of Conxo
Authorship
A.V.B.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
A.V.B.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Defense date
07.15.2025 12:30
07.15.2025 12:30
Summary
This Final Degree Project demonstrates the intervention carried out by the Social Work Department of the Conxo Provincial Hospital in response to risk situations that arise among elderly people with disabilities who are hospitalized.The study examines the various procedures applied by this service to address such situations, focusing on the challenges and specific needs of this vulnerable group. It should be noted that this work was conducted as a qualitative research project, and therefore, the technique used will be the typical one for this type: the semi-structured interview. It is aimed at Social Work professionals who work or have worked at the Provincial Hospital and work with people at risk. This research aims to highlight social work within the hospital setting, describe the roles of health Social Work professionals, and the interventions carried out by the Provincial Hospital to ensure the safety of hospitalized patients. The findings of the study seek better practices and improve support for this population, contributing to a deeper understanding of the social work role in hospitals.
This Final Degree Project demonstrates the intervention carried out by the Social Work Department of the Conxo Provincial Hospital in response to risk situations that arise among elderly people with disabilities who are hospitalized.The study examines the various procedures applied by this service to address such situations, focusing on the challenges and specific needs of this vulnerable group. It should be noted that this work was conducted as a qualitative research project, and therefore, the technique used will be the typical one for this type: the semi-structured interview. It is aimed at Social Work professionals who work or have worked at the Provincial Hospital and work with people at risk. This research aims to highlight social work within the hospital setting, describe the roles of health Social Work professionals, and the interventions carried out by the Provincial Hospital to ensure the safety of hospitalized patients. The findings of the study seek better practices and improve support for this population, contributing to a deeper understanding of the social work role in hospitals.
Direction
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Tutorships)
Court
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)
Bascuas Jardón, Xoán Carlos (Student’s tutor)