A contribuição da comensalidade para a saúde emocional

Giulia Medina Moya Abreu; Danilo Augusto dos Santos Blanco; Sênia Bastos

doi:10.18226/21789061.v17ip170309

Authors

Giulia Medina Moya Abreu Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM)
Danilo Augusto dos Santos Blanco Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM)
Sênia Bastos Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18226/21789061.v17ip170309

Keywords:

Comensalidade, Saúde emocional, Hospitalidade

Abstract

Hospitality is a field of study that analyzes interpersonal relationships, and commensality, as a dimension that values the act of sharing food, stands out as a phenomenon that highlights social dynamics and its relevance for the emotional well-being of individuals. The act of eating together promotes socialization, communication, and strengthening of bonds, contributing significantly to the mental health of diners. Given the importance of sharing food, this article analyzes how the practice of commensality can positively influence emotional health. To investigate the emotional benefits associated with commensality, the mechanisms that support this relationship, and the effects of this practice on emotional well-being, the research was conducted through a narrative review of the literature, synthesizing current knowledge on the subject. The analysis highlighted how shared meal practices contribute to emotional health, connecting the findings to existing theories and evidencing the multidimensionality and complexity of this relationship.

Author Biographies

Giulia Medina Moya Abreu, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM)

Graduated in Gastronomy from the Catholic University of Santos, Postgraduate in Quality Management and Food Safety from the Leonardo da Vinci University Center and currently studying for a Master's in Hospitality at Anhembi Morumbi University. Exchange student for six months at the University of Coimbra in Portugal in 2019.

Danilo Augusto dos Santos Blanco, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM)

Physician graduated from the University of Taubaté. Master's degree in Psychoanalysis with specialization in Mental Health from FatecBA (2017), Title of Specialist in Pediatrics, from SBP, Certificate of Area of Activity in Medical Auditing, from ABRAMPAS, PhD in Hospitality, from Anhembi Morumbi University. He has experience in the following professional activities: Psychiatrist at the Integrated Medical Service of the Municipality of Jacareí/SP, in 2017; Coordinating Physician of the Emergency Care of Santa Casa de Miserícórdia de Jacareí/SP, in 2017; Psychiatrist at Hospital Francisca Julia in the Municipality of São José dos Campos/SP, in 2018; Psychiatrist at the Outpatient Clinic of Santa Casa de São José dos Campos/SP, beginning in 2018 until present; Psychiatry Doctor at CAPS "Maria Clara Costa", in the city of Santa Isabel/SP, from 2018 to the present; Clinical Director at the Dr. Thelmo de Almeida Cruz Emergency Care Unit, in the city of Jacareí/SP, from 2018 to the present; Technical Director at the Dr. Thelmo de Almeida Cruz Emergency Care Unit, managed by the Brazilian Society Caminhos de Damasco, in the city of Jacareí/SP, from 2019 to the present; Technical Director at the Primary Care Network and Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS II and CAPS AD), managed by the Brazilian Society Caminhos de Damasco, in the city of Poá/SP, from 2019 to the present; Professor of the Medicine course at Anhembi Morumbi University since 2023.

Sênia Bastos, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM)

Sênia Bastos holds a bachelor's and master's degree in History from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo and is a professor of History at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo. She is a Research Productivity Scholar (level 1 D - CNPq), member of the Advisory Committee for Architecture, Demography, Geography, Tourism and Urban and Regional Planning of the CNPq, at Anhembi Morumbi University, and professor of the Postgraduate Program in Hospitality (Master's and Doctorate) and Undergraduate Program in Gastronomy, and leader of the Research Group Dimensions and Contexts of Hospitality (CNPq). She is a member of the Remessas network of researchers from the Southern Europe/South America Emigration Network (CEPESE), and a member of the National Scientific Committee for Cultural Tourism of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos). She was scientific director of the National Association of Research and Postgraduate Studies in Tourism - ANPTUR (2005 to 2009), editor of the Brazilian Tourism Journal - RBTur (2007 to 2009) and of the Hospitalidade Journal (2021-2024). She coordinated the research project Tourism and Ethnic Legacy (CNPq Universal Call for Proposals 2016) and was part of the team of the thematic project Observatory of Migrations in São Paulo, based at NEPO/Unicamp (2009-2014). At the City Hall of São Paulo (1989 to 2000) she was research director of the São Paulo Cultural Center and researcher at the Department of Historical Heritage. She has research experience in the areas of history, hospitality and tourism, whose themes are related to the history of tourism, gastronomy, immigration and cultural heritage.