Violence as object of interdisciplinary research: Characterization of a Brazilian group of studies

Abstract

Introduction

The interdisciplinary group of studies on violence (GREIVI), created in 2006, develops teaching, research and community extension activities related to violence and its impact on individuals’ mental health (victims or perpetrators).

Objective

To describe the subjects studied, the participants and the activities developed in the GREIVI in the period of 8 years.

Aims

Knowing the GREIVI's activities.

Method

Qualitative exploratory documentary study. Analysed 90 group monitoring reports from 2009 to 2016. The records were subjected to content analysis.

Results

Production: completed 11 research projects of undergraduate and postgraduate students; 7 in progress; presented 9 works in international scientific events; published 9 articles; 1 extension project in elementary school (2009 to 2016). Established partnership with international research and education institution to articulate and implement new projects. Topics discussed: definition, types and nature of violence; ecological model of violence; violence against women; and school violence. Activities: directed reading; discussions and exchange of experiences between the participants; presentation, discussion and advice on research and community extension projects; production and dissemination of scientific papers; technical visits and activities’ structuring and planning. Participants: professionals and undergraduate and graduate students from different areas (nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, education, biology and political advisor who works with the theme of violence).

Conclusion

The GREIVI have provided interdisciplinary space for discussion of different aspects of violence and the construction of research and extension projects to the community.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.