Padrões de escolha do parceiro ideal para a constituição de relações de namoro em adolescentes e jovens na cidade Maputo

Abstract

At all times in our lives we establish relationships and the feelings involved in these relationships depend so much on the meanings they had. Thus, the more positive the relationships we establish with our peers, the more we get involved and commit to the situations that arise. Based on qualitative research, this work aims to analyze the patterns used by adolescents and young people to choose the ideal partner in the constitution of affective relationships. The empirical data for this study were collected through the application of semi-structured interviews, with eight adolescents and young people of both sexes, aged between 16 and 20 years. Data were subjected to content analysis. As a result, young people point out that current relationships are based on individuality, the pursuit of romanticism and the satisfaction of interests. They look for in a relationship: trust, respect, beauty and someone with a good professional future. Young people also believe that fear of responsibility and constant investment in a relationship can make the relationship difficult. It was concluded that, young people adhere to and defend certain values based on which they guide their actions within their love relationship, guiding the direction that this should follow and satisfy the interests of the other; building life in two and fellowship; commitment and satisfaction.