Work in its Different Meanings: A Sope Review of Qualitative Studies

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20435/pssa.v1i1.2148

Keywords:

meaning of work, qualitative, review

Abstract

The meaning of work in human life has been the focus of studies for several decades, and its relevance is present especially today, given so many changes in work models. Deepening the understanding of the constituent aspects through individual perceptions is an important part of understanding this concept and the component factors of the relationship between man and his work. For this reason, the objective of this work was to evaluate the evidence on the meaning of work produced by empirical studies of qualitative methodology. It was observed that the evidence obtained on the meaning of work was similar in similar contexts of analysis, demonstrating the existing variability according to the associated personal, work and sociocultural aspects. Through qualitative research, it is possible to provide a deeper understanding of the relationships between the existing characteristics and their influence on the reality experienced between the individual and his work.

Author Biographies

Karina Borgonovi Silva Barbi, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC)

Doutora em Psicologia pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-Campinas). Docente da Faculdade de Medicina da PUC-Campinas.

Edson Roberto de Paula , Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC)

Doutor em Psicologia pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-Campinas).

Gabriel Massucato Pavão , Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC)

Mestrando em Psicologia pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-Campinas).

João Carlos Caselli Messias, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC)

Doutor em Psicologia pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-Campinas). Docente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia da PUC-Campinas.

Rodolfo Augusto Matteo Ambiel, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC)

Doutor em Psicologia pela Universidade São Francisco (USF). Docente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-Campinas) PUC-Campinas.

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Barbi, K. B. S., Paula , E. R. de, Pavão , G. M., Messias, J. C. C., & Ambiel, R. A. M. (2025). Work in its Different Meanings: A Sope Review of Qualitative Studies. Revista Psicologia E Saúde, 17, e17282148. https://doi.org/10.20435/pssa.v1i1.2148

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