DIÁLOGOS ENTRE CULTURA, ARTE E RELAÇÕES FAMILIARES: Caminhos para a promoção de saúde

Family relationships are often configured as people's first social space, being permeated by their own characteristics and also by cultural elements of the society in which they are inserted. However, it is understood that the study of the family, as a social institution, is still carried out by psychology, often in an isolated and segregated way from the broader cultural aspects that permeate our society. Possible paths for health promotion in the family context lose space for notes about “flaws” in relationship formats, disregarding the dialogue between family and culture. In a different direction, the objective of this theoretical article is to discuss aspects relating to the relationships between culture, family and art, exploring the potential of aesthetic experiences as one of the promising ways of promoting health from and in family relationships. To achieve this objective, this article begins the discussion by presenting the relevance of the concept of culture as a social construction. Subsequently, it discusses the importance of studying psychological phenomena in a culturally contextualized way and, finally, it presents suggestions of possible ways for families to promote a respectful culture, using art and aesthetic experiences as resources to encourage dialogue and closer emotional ties between family members. It is concluded that family relationships transcend the home, highlighting the importance of the family within the scope of socialization processes that, in fact, are committed to building bridges and promoting collective well-being, based on a culture characterized by care, affection and respect.