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Os desafios da conciliação entre maternidade e vida profissional
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Este trabalho de pesquisa apresenta resultados de um estudo exploratório cuja pergunta
de partida foi: Como as mulheres conciliam as responsabilidades da maternidade com
as exigências da vida profissional, e quais são os principais desafios e impactos dessa
conciliação sobre suas carreiras e sua vida pessoal / familiar?. Guiado por esta
pergunta, o objetivo central deste estudo foi compreender como as mulheres conciliam
a maternidade com a vida profissional e identificar os principais desafios enfrentados
por mães trabalhadoras no equilíbrio entre as demandas do lar e do trabalho. Esta
investigação, de natureza qualitativa, recorreu a entrevistas semi-estrutradas como
método de recolha de dados, com seis mulheres que são mães e possuem vida
profissional ativa na região de Lisboa. Os dados revelaram que as mães enfrentam
desafios semelhantes, independentemente da configuração familiar ou do número de
filhos. A maioria relatou fadiga física devido à dupla jornada de trabalho, que inclui tanto
as responsabilidades profissionais quanto as domésticas. Os resultados indicam que
uma rede de apoio, como familiares ou creches, é crucial para a conciliação das
responsabilidades. As principais dificuldades identificadas foram a dependência dessa
rede de apoio e a fadiga física. As estratégias utilizadas pelas mães incluem manter
uma boa comunicação familiar, ter uma rotina definida e contratar ajuda para as tarefas
domésticas. Apenas uma participante relatou receber apoio organizacional, e todas
expressaram cansaço físico, com a maioria mencionando impactos emocionais
negativos. Embora a maternidade traga desafios, muitas mulheres desenvolveram
qualidades como empatia em suas vidas profissionais. No entanto, enfrentam desgastes
emocionais e físicos, sentindo-se culpadas por não atender a todas as expectativas em
seus papéis de mães e profissionais. O estudo conclui que as políticas organizacionais
precisam ser mais voltadas para apoiar mães trabalhadoras. A limitação do tamanho da
amostra sugere a necessidade de pesquisas futuras com um número maior de
participantes e um foco na classe social, a fim de compreender melhor como diferentes
contextos socioeconômicos influenciam a conciliação entre trabalho e maternidade.
Além disso, recomenda-se investigar a qualidade de vida dessas mães, incluindo
aspectos como cuidados pessoais e lazer, que não foram abordados neste estudo.
This research work presents the results of an exploratory study whose starting question was: How do women reconcile the responsibilities of motherhood with the demands of professional life, and what are the main challenges and impacts of this reconciliation on their careers and their personal/family life?. Guided by this question, the central objective of this study was to understand how women reconcile motherhood with professional life and identify the main challenges faced by working mothers in balancing the demands of home and work. This qualitative investigation used semi-structured interviews as a data collection method, with six women who are mothers and have an active professional life in the Lisbon region. The data revealed that mothers face similar challenges regardless of family configuration or number of children. The majority reported physical fatigue due to double work shifts, which include both professional and domestic responsibilities. The results indicate that a support network, such as family members or daycare centers, is crucial for balancing responsibilities. The main difficulties identified were dependence on this support network and physical fatigue. Strategies used by mothers include maintaining good family communication, having a defined routine and hiring help with household tasks. Only one participant reported receiving organizational support, and all expressed physical fatigue, with the majority mentioning negative emotional impacts. Although motherhood brings challenges, many women have developed qualities like empathy in their professional lives. However, they face emotional and physical stress, feeling guilty for not meeting all expectations in their roles as mothers and professionals. The study concludes that organizational policies need to be more geared towards supporting working mothers. The sample size limitation suggests the need for future research with a larger number of participants and a focus on social class, in order to better understand how different socioeconomic contexts influence the reconciliation between work and motherhood. Furthermore, it is recommended to investigate the quality of life of these mothers, including aspects such as personal care and leisure, which were not addressed in this study.
This research work presents the results of an exploratory study whose starting question was: How do women reconcile the responsibilities of motherhood with the demands of professional life, and what are the main challenges and impacts of this reconciliation on their careers and their personal/family life?. Guided by this question, the central objective of this study was to understand how women reconcile motherhood with professional life and identify the main challenges faced by working mothers in balancing the demands of home and work. This qualitative investigation used semi-structured interviews as a data collection method, with six women who are mothers and have an active professional life in the Lisbon region. The data revealed that mothers face similar challenges regardless of family configuration or number of children. The majority reported physical fatigue due to double work shifts, which include both professional and domestic responsibilities. The results indicate that a support network, such as family members or daycare centers, is crucial for balancing responsibilities. The main difficulties identified were dependence on this support network and physical fatigue. Strategies used by mothers include maintaining good family communication, having a defined routine and hiring help with household tasks. Only one participant reported receiving organizational support, and all expressed physical fatigue, with the majority mentioning negative emotional impacts. Although motherhood brings challenges, many women have developed qualities like empathy in their professional lives. However, they face emotional and physical stress, feeling guilty for not meeting all expectations in their roles as mothers and professionals. The study concludes that organizational policies need to be more geared towards supporting working mothers. The sample size limitation suggests the need for future research with a larger number of participants and a focus on social class, in order to better understand how different socioeconomic contexts influence the reconciliation between work and motherhood. Furthermore, it is recommended to investigate the quality of life of these mothers, including aspects such as personal care and leisure, which were not addressed in this study.
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Maternidade Vida profissional Conciliação Maternity Professional life Conciliation