Qualidade de vida no trabalho: uma investigação multivariada entre docentes.

Abstract

Life Quality at Work (LQW) is a theme strongly related to humanization and well-being at the working environment. Understanding it has aroused scientific and organizational interest since the 1950s. In this way, the objective of this paper is to analyze the LQW of teachers of some Federal Institution of Higher Education and thus to create a taxonomy capable to design plans for improvement. The methodology was exploratory and descriptive with a cross-sectional survey and non-probabilistic sample of 100 interviewees selected by accessibility. Data treatment was quantitative. Results showed five factors, namely Interpersonal Relations (17.90%), Working Day (16.46%), Recognition (13.98%), Independence (12.24%), and Career (6.86 %). Teachers were classified into two groups, one with 48% respondents slightly dissatisfied with the LQW and another with 52% slightly satisfied. Personal fulfillment, autonomy, and professional security were the best elements of the labor relationship, while wages and physical facilities were the worst. Results suggest improving aspects of the employment relationship as a way to improve the evaluation and strengthen positive aspects of the working environment.