Exploring the social dynamics of internment: An In-Depth qualitative analysis of human connections in totalitarian environments
Abstract
This qualitative study examines the social dynamics within dictatorial states, focusing on the experiences of individuals interned in Albanian concentration camps. It highlights the challenges of seeking external assistance, the importance of intra-camp friendships, the pursuit of love and familial bonds, restricted communication, and the role of survivor groups. The findings underscore the profound impact of oppressive governance on human connections, revealing barriers to assistance, the resilience of interpersonal bonds within internment, and the isolating effects of restricted communication and control.
Questo studio esplora la struttura sociale degli Stati dittatoriali, concentrandosi sugli internati nei campi di concentramento in Albania. Affronta l'impatto dei regimi totalitari sulle relazioni interpersonali, le sfide nel cercare assistenza esterna e l'importanza delle amicizie intra-campo. Nonostante le restrizioni, persiste il desiderio di amore e legami familiari. I gruppi di sopravvissuti offrono sostegno, ma l'isolamento è diffuso. La comprensione di tali effetti è cruciale per la guarigione e la resilienza delle comunità coinvolte.
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