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O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar de que modo a integração de pessoas com
doença mental em contexto de trabalho competitivo, no âmbito de programas de emprego apoiado,
influencia a frequência, a qualidade e a natureza das suas interações sociais. Pretendeu-se
compreender se esta integração funciona não apenas como uma estratégia de inserção profissional,
mas a um aumento e reforço das redes sociais, como um dispositivo de promoção da participação
social, da inclusão comunitária e de recovery.
Realizou-se um estudo quantitativo, de natureza transversal, com uma amostra de 31
participantes com diagnóstico psiquiátrico, inseridos em emprego competitivo através de um
projeto de emprego apoiado. Recolheram-se dados sociodemográficos, clínicos e profissionais,
bem como informações relativas à perceção de disponibilidade e adequação das relações sociais e
ao nível de participação em interações informais com colegas de trabalho e ao afeto positivo
associado a essas interações.
Os resultados apresentaram uma perceção globalmente positiva da sua rede social, com
níveis elevados de acesso a relações sociais e de satisfação com o apoio emocional disponível.
Verificou-se também que, embora o nível de participação em interações sociais informais no local
de trabalho tenha sido moderado, o afeto associado a essas interações foi elevado, sugerindo que
as ocasiões de contacto informal no trabalho são vividas como experiências emocionais positivas
e potencialmente integradoras. Constatou-se, adicionalmente, a existência de associações positivas
e estatisticamente significativas entre a perceção de suporte social, sobretudo no domínio
emocional, e o envolvimento em interações informais no trabalho, o que indica que redes sociais
mais sólidas tendem a associar-se a maior participação social em contexto laboral.
De forma geral, os resultados obtidos sustentam a relevância do emprego apoiado enquanto
contexto de inclusão social, ao evidenciar que o trabalho competitivo, pode contribuir para o
reforço das redes suporte, para o aumento das oportunidades de contacto social significativo e,
consequentemente, para a promoção do bem-estar e da integração comunitária de pessoas com
doença mental.
The present study aimed to examine how the integration of people with mental illness into competitive employment, within the framework of supported employment programs, influences the frequency, quality and nature of their social interactions. The study sought to determine whether this integration functions not only as a strategy for vocational inclusion but is also associated with the expansion and strengthening of social networks, operating as a mechanism to promote social participation, community inclusion, and psychosocial recovery. A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 31 participants with a psychiatric diagnosis who were placed in competitive jobs through a supported employment project. Sociodemographic, clinical and occupational data were collected, alongside information on the perceived availability and adequacy of social relationships, the level of participation in informal interactions with co-workers, and the positive affect associated with those interactions. The findings showed an overall positive perception of participants social networks, with high levels of access to social relationships and satisfaction with the emotional support available. It was also observed that, although the level of participation in informal social interactions at the workplace was moderate, the effect associated with these interactions was high, suggesting that informal contacts at work are experienced as emotionally positive and potentially integrative. In addition, positive and statistically significant associations were found between perceived social support – particularly emotional support – and involvement in informal workplace interactions, indicating that stronger social networks tend to be associated with greater social participation in the work context. Overall, the results support the relevance of supported employment as a context for social inclusion, by showing that competitive employment can contribute to strengthening support networks, increasing opportunities for meaningful social contact and, consequently, promoting well-being and community integration among people with mental illness.
The present study aimed to examine how the integration of people with mental illness into competitive employment, within the framework of supported employment programs, influences the frequency, quality and nature of their social interactions. The study sought to determine whether this integration functions not only as a strategy for vocational inclusion but is also associated with the expansion and strengthening of social networks, operating as a mechanism to promote social participation, community inclusion, and psychosocial recovery. A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 31 participants with a psychiatric diagnosis who were placed in competitive jobs through a supported employment project. Sociodemographic, clinical and occupational data were collected, alongside information on the perceived availability and adequacy of social relationships, the level of participation in informal interactions with co-workers, and the positive affect associated with those interactions. The findings showed an overall positive perception of participants social networks, with high levels of access to social relationships and satisfaction with the emotional support available. It was also observed that, although the level of participation in informal social interactions at the workplace was moderate, the effect associated with these interactions was high, suggesting that informal contacts at work are experienced as emotionally positive and potentially integrative. In addition, positive and statistically significant associations were found between perceived social support – particularly emotional support – and involvement in informal workplace interactions, indicating that stronger social networks tend to be associated with greater social participation in the work context. Overall, the results support the relevance of supported employment as a context for social inclusion, by showing that competitive employment can contribute to strengthening support networks, increasing opportunities for meaningful social contact and, consequently, promoting well-being and community integration among people with mental illness.
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Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada no ISPA – Instituto Universitário para obtenção de grau de Mestre na especialidade de Psicologia Clínica.
Palavras-chave
Doença mental Redes sociais Emprego competitivo emprego apoiado mental illness supported employment competitive employment social interactions