Síndrome de alienação parental: impactos psicológicos e desafios legais na proteção das crianças

Abstract

PARENTAL ALIENATION SYNDROME: PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS AND LEGAL CHALLENGES IN PROTECTING CHILDREN

Manoela Neres dos Santos

This article addresses Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), a complex psychological phenomenon that occurs in the context of disputes between separated parents. PAS involves behaviors and strategies used by one parent to alienate the child from the other, potentially resulting in serious impacts on the child's emotional and psychological well-being. The history of PAS traces back to the work of psychiatrist Richard Gardner in the 1980s, although its conceptual origins can be found in earlier studies on parental alienation. In the legal context, many countries have adopted specific legislation to address PAS, with Brazil's Law No. 12.318/2010 being prominent. However, identifying and treating PAS continues to present significant challenges, requiring a multidisciplinary and sensitive approach from professionals involved. The research was carried out through the bibliography research applicable to the theme, through which it was possible to understand the effects and contours of the Parental Alienation Syndrome and its consequences, both psychological and legal.