Abstract
The quality of work life (QWL) of individuals with physical disabilities is not satisfactory. To investigate the relationship between sociodemographic factors and QWL among individuals with physical disabilities. Cross-sectional study with quantitative approach conducted in 2014 at two institutions that help individuals with disabilities find jobs. A total of 38 subjects who responded a sociodemographic questionnaire and a QWL scale participated in the study. Cronbach's alpha, χ2 and Fisher's tests were performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The ethical requirements in force were met. The internal consistency of the scale used was satisfactory (α=0.792); relative to QWL, 44.7% (n=17) participants reported dissatisfaction. Association was found between QWL and sociodemographic factors income (p=0.010), education (p=0.036) and race (p=0.027). The participants' QWL was not satisfactory and was influenced by sociodemographic factors.
Highlights
Introductionquality of work life (QWL) and its possible positive repercussions for both companies and workers notwithstanding, within the Brazilian socioeconomic milieu the labor market is characterized by a context that seldom fails to promote it
The notion of quality of work life (QWL) has been used in a broad manner, involving well-being and restructuration of the organization of work, encompassing from physical to psychosocial and legislative aspects to contribute for individuals to feel respected and appreciated at the workplace and encourage the production of significant outcomes[1,2,3,4,5].QWL and its possible positive repercussions for both companies and workers notwithstanding, within the Brazilian socioeconomic milieu the labor market is characterized by a context that seldom fails to promote it
The present study found that individuals with disabilities (IwDs) are at disadvantage in the labor market due to lack of access to education and training[22]
Summary
QWL and its possible positive repercussions for both companies and workers notwithstanding, within the Brazilian socioeconomic milieu the labor market is characterized by a context that seldom fails to promote it This scenario becomes evident when one considers social minorities, such as women, blacks, Indians and individuals with disabilities (IwDs) who are remarkably subjected to unequal treatment[6,7]. The reason is that their rising educational level and technological transformations increased the number of individuals who are in conditions to produce high-quality work despite the limitations imposed by their disabilities In many situations the latter do not represent an hindrance to find a job, as it has been shown they can be overcome through institutional adjustment and specific arrangements[8]
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