This paper presents the work conditions of psychologists hired by private organizations to work at the Sistema Único de Assistência Social (Unified System for Social Assistance). Among other things, it concludes that this “outsourcing” process has been allowing temporary contracts, high turnover rates, late payment of salaries, dismissal of large groups of employees and lack of continuing education, which impacts the health of the workers and the quality of the services offered. … Read More →
Medical practice precariousness at the Unified Health System — SUS
The medical practice in the Unified Health System is a study topic published in the journal Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas), which reveals the working conditions of these professionals and the impacts on personal health, analyzed through interviews and self-confidence. … Read More →
Lines that do not meet? Different perspectives of psychology upon organizations and work
Is it possible to attach a single label to the different approaches and professional practices of Psychology regarding work? Are there irreconcilable differences between psychology approaches, for example, an approach with a concentrated focus on management and another focused on the health of workers? … Read More →
Temporal worlds within and beyond the colonial legacies of linear time
This special issue of Contexto Internacional engages coloniality through the perspective of time. The contributors go beyond highlighting the importance of temporality for critique by both developing the conceptual critique of historicism and exploring ways of relating past, present, and future that coexist with, displace, and challenge the colonial legacies of linear time. … Read More →
MANUSCRITO brings new contributions to many topics in philosophy
MANUSCRITO (VOL. 39.3) brings some new original contributions to the philosophy of language, epistemology, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of mind and metaethics. It contains articles by specialists on a variety of issues currently discussed in the literature, and represents a substantial contribution to the contemporary philosophical debate. … Read More →
New volume of MANUSCRITO brings novel contributions to a wide variety of topics in philosophy
MANUSCRITO (Vol. 39.1) brings some new original contributions to the philosophy of language, philosophy of mathematics and philosophical logic. It contains articles by specialists from Latin America and Europe on a variety of issues currently discussed in the literature, and represents a substantial contribution to the contemporary philosophical debate. … Read More →
A field in construction: the emergence of studies on governance of education in Brazil
Analysis of academic and scientific production about the phenomenon of “governance”, in the period 2004 to 2015, presents important contributions to the understanding of the reconfiguration of the State, the public-private partnerships and the impact on educational policies and work professor. … Read More →
Diagnosis of congenital malformations during the pregnancy is a difficult theme for families and professionals, and can affects the mental health of pregnant women
Research considers that the diagnosis of congenital malformation may affect maternal mental health during pregnancy. Symptoms of anxiety and depression can occur from the first quarter, impacting also on the family, especially if the communication of the diagnosis is not careful. They conclude that the coping face to this situation and the impact of bad news can be minimized by the pregnant woman’s support network. … Read More →
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