Tradutores e intérpretes de língua de sinais (TILS): aspectos geradores de sofrimento psicossocial causados pela atividade laboral

Abstract

The research presented in this article aimed to understand the psychosocial suffering caused by the work activity of TILS of a public Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul state. Methods: The study exhibited quantitative and qualitative nature and exploratory objective, with 10 TILS as the sample size. The Protocol of Evaluation of Occupational Psychosocial Risks (PROART) was used. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis of content and discussed based on work psychodynamics. Results: Work-related damages presented medium risk in the evaluation of the Prescribed Work Organization. In the Management Style assessment, the organization presented the Normative Management Style, characterizing itself with a strong system of rules and inflexible. While in the evaluation of Pathogenic Suffering at Work, the Inutility factor displayed low risk, Indignity presented high risk and Disqualification presented medium risk. Whereas in the evaluation of Work-Related Damage, the Psychological Damage factor presented high risk, Social Damage presented medium risk and Physical Damage presented medium/high risk. Conclusion: The work organization presents a rigid and inflexible style of management in addition to the fragility of interpersonal relations, favoring the creation of a sickening work environment.