Fatores de riscos psicossociais no trabalho : estudo com docentes do Centro de Ciências sociais Aplicadas da Universidade Federal do Cariri - UFCA.

Abstract

Physical and mental health constitute fundamental pillars for well-being, directly impacting quality of life and social development. However, the contemporary work environment, marked by constant pressures and multiple demands, requires a thorough analysis of psychosocial risk factors. Given this context, this study was guided by the following research problem: how do psychosocial risk factors relate to the health, stress, and well-being of professors at the Center for Applied Social Sciences of the Federal University of Cariri - CCSA/UFCA? To answer it, the general objective was to analyze these relationships within the referred institutional setting. Methodologically, this is a quantitative, descriptive, and inferential research, conducted with 25 professors. Data collection utilized the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ II - Middle Version), a recognized instrument for assessing these risks. The analyses comprised descriptive statistics for risk level classification (traffic light technique), reliability analysis (Cronbach's Alpha and McDonald's Omega), and inferential tests (Pearson's Correlation and Student's t-test). The results showed that cognitive and emotional demands appear as the main risk factors, situated at alert levels. In the inferential analysis, it was found that quantitative demands and work-family conflict act as significant predictors of stress and burnout, while social support proved to be an important protective factor. Furthermore, a statistically significant gender disparity stands out, indicating higher levels of occupational exhaustion among women. It is concluded that faculty illness has organizational roots, recommending that this diagnosis be sent to PROGEP/UFCA to support people management policies and the professionalization of internal management.