El papel de las redes de apoyo en las estrategias de afrontamiento de diez miembros de la policía nacional que han vivenciado enfrentamientos armados

Abstract

This research focused on the description of the role of support networks in the coping strategies of ten members of the National Police in the city of Cali, at some point in their lives were exposed to armed clashes. To gather the data needed three instruments were used: a sociodemographic profile that allowed collect personal information on each of the participants, the inventory of coping strategies for adults CRI - A who identified coping strategies and a semi-structured interview that It provided information on support networks. This was done through a qualitative methodology, with an exploratory study and a narrative design. This conclusion was reached that the study group problem solving, finding rewards and positive reevaluation, coping strategies are more representative; as well as the family and coworkers support networks are necessary and important to deal with situations such as those arising from exposure to armed clashes.