Relação entre sofrimento psíquico e organização do trabalho em professores de uma escola estadual

Abstract

This dissertation aimed to investigate the relationship between the psychic suffering of teachers and the organization of work in a public school in the city of Dourados-MS. The theoretical reference of the Psychodynamics Theory of Work and some contributions of the social sciences were used. This proposal is justified because of aggravation of the research issue, verified in literature, especially with regard to the relationship between psychological suffering and work organization in the public state system. It was a qualitative research. The methodology was divided in two moments, the first being the participant observation and the second the semi-structured interviews with the selected teachers, in number of nine. The analyses were divided into eleven topics that emerged from interviews and field journal. It can be concluded that the main source of pleasure in the teacher’s work was related to student’s recognition. On the other hand, there were multiple reasons for suffering, highlighting difficulties in co-working relationship with other teachers. The current scenario of political instability and significant changes in the social security system were also adverse factors in the mental health of these teachers. The expectation is that public spaces of discussion can cooperate to overcome such difficulties.