ABSTRACT Purpose: This research aimed to identify and analyze the antecedents of work engagement through job demands and resources of the higher education professors in Brazil. Originality/value: First findings of engagement, job resources and demands regarding Brazilian professors sample. This dissertation contributes to the reflection of their situation and the conditions of their jobs. Design/methodology/approach: This study used a quantitative approach by means of applying an online questionnaire composed of identification questions and two scales. The sample comprised 506 professors belonging to all federative units of the country. Data collected from the questionnaire was analyzed through descriptive statistics, analysis of variance and t-test. Findings: The main findings show that professors, in general, have medium levels of engagement, but it is very close to the limit that can affect their health. The qualitative demands are the most expressive in the working life of these professionals and the work resources (task execution) were those that obtained the highest average among all resources, followed by the social ones. In general, professors from private institutions perceive job demands and resources more favorably than those who work in public institutions.
ABSTRACT Purpose: To explore the meaning of work, analyzing and comparing how it is experienced by workers who are subject to different employment relationships. Originality/value: The research is important because it advances in the discussion about the flexibilization of labor relations and its impact on how professionals experience and attribute meaning to their work. In addition, we found a gap in empirical research relating to the meaning of work and different types of employment relationships. Design/methodology/approach: We conducted qualitative and exploratory research with professors from the same higher education institution that work under different employment relationships. Forty-five professors participated in the study, whose reports were submitted to discourse analysis. Findings: Initially, the results reinforced the six categories proposed by Morin (2001): work that 1. generates results; 2. is intrinsically satisfactory; 3. morally acceptable; 4. source of satisfactory relationships; 5. guarantees security and autonomy, and 6. keeps the person occupied. In addition, three new categories associated with the professors' work have been identified: "work as a calling", "work as identity construction", and "work as a masochistic practice". Our results point to the complexity of maintaining professionals working side by side but under different employment relationships. Resentment, anguish, and frustration were some of the feelings that we consider to be associated with this reality, and represent a challenge to be faced by organizations.
Dissertação de Mestrado em Psicologia do Trabalho, das Organizações e dos Recursos Humanos apresentada à Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação ; Achieving a balance between professional life and personal life has always been challenging, especially now that new forms of working conditions are emerging. Work-Life Balance has become a big challenge and a matter of utter relevance to the European Union, considering that this dimension has individual, organizational and social implications. Recent literature shows the concept of Work-Life Balance as a continuum between conflict and facilitation from work to family and from family to work. That is why this research is focused on the analyse of the relationship between Conflict and Facilitation with Organizational Commitment, an important factor to evaluate turnover intentions. The relationship between Organizational Commitment and work-family interface has been the subject of many investigations in different fields of study. However, results do not seem consensual. This study aims to analyse how different level of conflict and facilitation of work-family profiles could affect the organizational commitment in a sample of Portuguese professors. For this study, the Trabalho-Família Scale Shorten Version (Carvalho et al., 2009, 2012, 2016, 2018) and the Organizational Commitment Scale (Meyer & Allen, 1991) were applied across Portuguese Universities, and data were collected from a sample of 654 professors. Results show that the level of conflict and facilitation in the profiles we have analysed does not significantly influence the Organizational Commitment. These results push the research forward to find new results and a new point of views on the work-family balance spectrum. ; Achieving a balance between professional life and personal life has always been challenging, especially now that new forms of working conditions are emerging. Work-Life Balance has become a big challenge and a matter of utter relevance to the European Union, considering that this dimension has individual, organizational and social implications. Recent literature shows the concept of Work-Life Balance as a continuum between conflict and facilitation from work to family and from family to work. That is why this research is focused on the analyse of the relationship between Conflict and Facilitation with Organizational Commitment, an important factor to evaluate turnover intentions. The relationship between Organizational Commitment and work-family interface has been the subject of many investigations in different fields of study. However, results do not seem consensual. This study aims to analyse how different level of conflict and facilitation of work-family profiles could affect the organizational commitment in a sample of Portuguese professors. For this study, the Trabalho-Família Scale Shorten Version (Carvalho et al., 2009, 2012, 2016, 2018) and the Organizational Commitment Scale (Meyer & Allen, 1991) were applied across Portuguese Universities, and data were collected from a sample of 654 professors. Results show that the level of conflict and facilitation in the profiles we have analysed does not significantly influence the Organizational Commitment. These results push the research forward to find new results and a new point of views on the work-family balance spectrum.
Everyone is under stress trying to cope with the novel coronavirus pandemic, but students are especially vulnerable: Theyve lost access to their friends, their campus communities, and the structure and rhythm of the academic year. This report points out ways in which faculty members can help students cope. Professors, after all, are on the front lines, even if that line is now a virtual one. ; The Chronicle of Higher Education
As the coronavirus spreads, colleges are scrambling to respond to potential health-care crises, campus closings, and other issues that are arising and evolving on a daily basis. A major challenge: How can institutions continue to offer instruction if they decide to close or to cancel in-person classes? A growing number are moving classes online as a short-term solution. This special Chronicle collection includes advice guides and opinion pieces on online learning, to help faculty and staff members make the adjustment if that time comes. ; The Chronicle of Higher Education
