Qualidade de vida no trabalho dos docentes da Universidade Federal do Ceará

Abstract

The Quality of Life at Work (QLW) is more and more a reason for concern and occupation of researchers who are interested in understanding what, in fact, is the absence or poor quality of life in the routine of working people, no matter whether they are linked to other public bodies or private initiative. Using a model for identifying levels of Quality of Working Life already validated – The Walton Model - This study aimed to provide, along with the professors of the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), the level of QLW they have. Similarly, we sought to understand the reasons that lead to not getting inserted into the programs and psychosocial as well as cultural projects promoted by the Department of Human Development (DHD) of the Superintendence of Human Resources of the UFC. For so, we carried out a descriptive research through an online questionnaire with simple causal probability sample consisting of 120 professors of that institution, in the various areas of knowledge, located in the campuses of Fortaleza and the state of Ceará. The data revealed that, overall; teachers have good Quality of Working Life at the UFC. The QLW is conceptualized as good relationship, respect, satisfaction, autonomy, welfare, security, infrastructure and tranquility. They did not show directly the interest to obtain QLW, but they pointed out that the pay is not enough for them to meet personal needs. Concerning his lack of insertion in programs and projects that the psychosocial and cultural UFC offers, they present some arguments, such as lack of knowledge and absence of specific programs and projects for teachers.