Janine Kieling Monteiro

Bombeiros: Um Olhar Sobre a Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho

Este trabalho apresenta uma intervencao no corpo de bombeiros (Sao Leopoldo - RS) realizada pelo NEPT (Nucleo de Excelencia em Psicologia do Trabalho). Utilizamos um diagnostico com sessenta e tres entrevistas semi-estruturadas sobre o trabalho e funcionamento da corporacao. Partindo da analise deste, propusemos palestras sobre estresse e qualidade de vida no trabalho (QVT). Foram levantados questionamentos acerca do mito do heroi e do amor pela profissao bombeiro, que deixa em segundo plano seus problemas. Destacou-se o estresse no trabalho por situacoes traumaticas, como risco de vida eminente e mortes nos salvamentos. Entendemos que as intervencoes contribuiram como espaco de escuta que propiciou reflexoes a respeito da QVT.

Adoecimento psíquico de trabalhadores de unidades de terapia intensiva

The intensive care units (ICUs) can be considered as one of the most aggressive and overloaded sectors in hospitals. This research had the objective of understanding the aspects of work organization which may be associated to the psychic illness in ICUs (intensive care units) health employees and their defensive strategies. The mixed method was used. From a quantitative study with nursing professionals who work in this sector in two private hospitals in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre - RS, eight subjects with mental sickness (depression or burnout) were interviewed. In the results, certain aspects can be highlighted: few acknowledgement and support at work, work overload, working in the night shift (lack of sleep), relationship difficulties with the management, ethical issues between values and professional aspects, institutional rigidities, and difficulty in dealing with death. In the strategies used, denial and banalization of suffering, rationalization and escape can be stressed. We point out the necessity of qualified assistance and institutional support for this professional, who is in deep psychic suffering.

Preditores da síndrome de burnout em docentes do ensino privado

The teaching jobs are one of the most affected groups by burnout syndrome. With the intention of identifying factors of workstress and sociodemographic variables predictive of this disease, 202 teachers from private schools in Rio Grande do Sul – Brasil were investigated. To gather the data we have used the Questionnaire for Assessing burnout syndrome, a Socio Demographic and Labour Questionnaire and a Scale about Stressors at Work, both developed by the authors from the literature review. Descriptive and multiple linear regression analysis of the data were performed. The results indicated an explanatory model for each dimension of the burnout syndrome. Most predictors are related to the organization of work highlighting the difficulties in relation to students. The findings of this study can promote mental disease prevention programs in the teaching jobs.

Firefighters: psychopathology and working conditions

Firefighters perform all kinds of rescues. Their job places them in potentially traumatic situations which may cause work-related mental disorders. This study aimed to investigate the working conditions and mental health of firefighters in Southern Brazil. The research subjects included 25 men and 2 women. The authors analyzed the anxiety, depression, alcohol use, post-traumatic stress disorder, and work environment of the firefighters, by means of scales, a questionnaire and an interview. Descriptive analysis and correlation measures were used, based on the variables of interest and content analysis. The results indicated that these professionals need higher salaries, better equipment and more training. Personal valorization and conversations with superiors were cited as positive aspects. Regarding the main aim of the study, the authors found correlations between alcohol abuse and length of service, alcohol abuse and age, and depression and age. These data suggested that there is emotional wear related to the profession, and the need of psychological support.

Inteligência emocional no Brasil: um panorama da pesquisa científica

In Brazil, scientific studies on Emotional Intelligence (EI) are being realized only during the last two decades. This article is a bibliographic survey of brazilian scientific journals cited at INDEX PSI, LILACS, PEPSIC and SCIELO. A total of 37 national publications where found: 12 theoretical articles and 25 empirical, 6 of which were qualitative studies. Seven of the 19 quantitative studies were dedicated to the validation of EI instruments, with no correlation to other constructs. The results of this survey suggest the need of complementary studies in Brazil, especially studies that assess the relation with other relevant constructs in social, educational and clinical contexts.

Valores, ética e julgamento moral: um estudo exploratório em empresas familiares

This paper has investigated ethical principals, moral values and moral judgements into family business. Two gaucha business, with 28 people each, have participated in. It was utilized a questionnaire and MJI. The methodology used was the analyses of content and frequency. The main results were: both business have code of ethics and it common knowledge. It was said that bad behavior must be revealed and both business would adopt corrective measures despite the fact that punishment is unequal. The transgressions that have been committed the most were: lie, stealing, sexual harassment, use of drugs during office hours, hiring unqualified people by indication, hidden information about the company, messages and e-mails control and requirement of overtime without payment. Values, responsibility, respect and honesty have been highlighted. Significant differences in moral judgment not been founded.

Psicodinâmica do trabalho no Brasil: revisão sistemática da literatura

Psychodynamics of work has assumed an important role in Brazilian’s studies concerning health/mental illness of workers. Therefore, this study has the objective of doing a systematic review of articles, theses and national dissertations which used the theory and/or the psychodynamics of work in the last few years (2007 to 2013). To collect materials the descriptor work psychodynamics was used in the Virtual Library in Health Psychology (BVS-Psi), in the database of Tests and Dissertations of Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) and the Digital Brazilian Library 1 Endereço para correspondência: Rua Conselheiro D’Avila, 354, Apto. 202, Bairro Jardim Floresta, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil 91040-450. Fone: (51) 9271-1901. E-mail: ca.aiesec@gmail.com, janinekm@unisinos.br e genesispsi@yahoo.com.br Giongo, C. R., Monteiro, J. K., Sobrosa, G. M. R. 804 of Theses and Dissertations. The result showed that the majority of studies are based in qualitative methods, investigating experiences of pleasure and pain of workers, and the most studied professional category is the workers from the health area. The analysis of the main results revealed that the Brazilian researches which employ the Work Psychodynamics have a strong descriptive characteristic, pointing to the necessity of more studies with focus on intervention and discussion of actions promoting worker’s health.

Prazer e sofrimento no trabalho das agentes de segurança penitenciária

Pleasure and suffering in the work of penitentiary officers. With the goal of know the work in the prison system gaucho and the implications of this on the mental health of penitentiary security officers, was performed one study qualitative with the goal was to identify the aspects in the work organization that produce pleasure and the ones that produce suffering in the penitentiary security officers and to describe the defensive strategies used by these workers in their daily labor routine. For such, a semi-structured interview has been used to gather the data that joined eight participants. The reports were treated using content analysis. Among the results, the findings indicate that comply with the obligations have bonus salary and job stability as experiences of pleasure experience, and the poor labor conditions as the element causing the suffering. The defensive strategies that were most apparent were the negation and rationalization. It is concluded that the professional who participated in this study tried to find ways to maintain their health, by using mechanisms that support the confrontation against the suffering and the pursuit of pleasure.

Pleasure and suffering in the work of penitentiary officers

Pleasure and suffering in the work of penitentiary officers. With the goal of know the work in the prison system gaucho and the implications of this on the mental health of penitentiary security officers, was performed one study qualitative with the goal was to identify the aspects in the work organization that produce pleasure and the ones that produce suffering in the penitentiary security officers and to describe the defensive strategies used by these workers in their daily labor routine. For such, a semi-structured interview has been used to gather the data that joined eight participants. The reports were treated using content analysis. Among the results, the findings indicate that comply with the obligations have bonus salary and job stability as experiences of pleasure experience, and the poor labor conditions as the element causing the suffering. The defensive strategies that were most apparent were the negation and rationalization. It is concluded that the professional who participated in this study tried to find ways to maintain their health, by using mechanisms that support the confrontation against the suffering and the pursuit of pleasure.

ESTRATÉGIAS DE MEDIAÇÃO NO TRABALHO DOCENTE: UM ESTUDO EM UMA UNIVERSIDADE PÚBLICA NA AMAZÔNIA

A pesquisa procurou identificar estrategias de mediacao no trabalho utilizadas por docentes de Ensino Superior Publico, na regiao amazonica. Alem de aspectos positivos, dificuldades no trabalho e sugestoes para ameniza-las. Estudo descritivo, de analise mista com frequencia e analise de conteudo. Foi aplicado um questionario sociodemografico e laboral com 52 docentes, que identificaram como positivo: ter relacoes satisfatorias com colegas (33%), possibilidades em pesquisa, ensino e extensao (31%), a flexibilidade no horario (23%) e a relacao estabelecida com os alunos (19%). E como dificuldades os problemas na infraestrutura da Instituicao (59,7%), nas relacoes socioprofissionais (50%), a sobrecarga de trabalho (19,2%), e a burocracia no fluxo de servicos administrativos (15,4%). As estrategias defensivas frequentes foram racionalizacao, isolamento e compensacao.Apesar do uso de estrategias, os docentes nao tem conseguido modificar o contexto de trabalho marcado pelo baixo numero de docentes em atividade.