Analysis of the contribution of Bolsa Família Program to the confrontation of poverty and the autonomy of beneficiary subjects

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Maurício Gregianin Testa
Paula Fronza
Maira Petrini
Jane Cruz Prates

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This research reflects on the contribution of Bolsa Família Program to the confrontation of poverty and an increased autonomy of beneficiary subjects. Quantitative data were collected with 103 beneficiary families, supplemented with qualitative interviews with professionals and families. Among the deprivation forms (education, health, work and income, etc.), education has proved to be the deprivation aspect which obtained the best results in the perception of families in search for autonomy. Participation in social support activities has a direct effect on the perception of family improved situation; however, the participation of families showed to be incipient. These activities contribute to develop autonomy and they may be understood as the main program mechanism for people to find the “exit doors”.

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Testa, M. G., Fronza, P., Petrini, M., & Prates, J. C. (2013). Analysis of the contribution of Bolsa Família Program to the confrontation of poverty and the autonomy of beneficiary subjects. Brazilian Journal of Public Administration, 47(6), 1519–1542. Retrieved from https://periodicos.fgv.br/rap/article/view/13985
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