Revisão bibliográfica no uso do teste de apercepção temática na perspectiva da síndrome do ninho vazio

Abstract

This article aims to explain the symptoms of the Empty - Nest Syndrome (ENS), the changes occurring in the family environment and the validation of the instrument of psychological projective test TAT - Thematic Apperception Test. Method: an exploratory and descriptive study, carried out through a literature review, using scientific publications available in the BVS, google academic, psisc and SciELO databases. The research indicates the deficiency of publication in relation to the issue in question, since it is substantial to understand and / or to know the Empty - Nest Syndrome, its etiology, its diversity and the impact that it causes in the family environment. Most of the articles were produced by professional psychologists, evidencing an ignorance of other professionals in addressing such subject. Therefore, the Empty - Nest Syndrome expresses as a disorder of contemporary times, directly affecting family relationships, requiring further research on the issue for the dissemination of the syndrome and approaches to new coping strategies.