Ambiente de trabalho e riscos à saúde mental de bancários do Sul Fluminense: https://doi.org/10.5935/rpot/e25890

Fernando  Faleiros de Oliveira; Clara Dustan Ribeiro de Souza; Gabriel Loureiro Figueira; Breno  Rios Petzold; Gisane Matos dos Santos; Katharina dos Santos Martins; João Pedro da Silva Oliveira

Work environment and mental health risks for southern Rio de Janeiro state bank employees

https://doi.org/10.5935/rpot/e25890

Authors

Fernando Faleiros de Oliveira Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3953-6393
Clara Dustan Ribeiro de Souza Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3214-8821
Gabriel Loureiro Figueira Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2265-1501
Breno Rios Petzold Celso Lisboa University Center, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3690-7332
Gisane Matos dos Santos Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2053-0158
Katharina dos Santos Martins Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4626-1197
João Pedro da Silva Oliveira Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8584-3703

Keywords:

mental health, bank worker, working conditions, work psychology

Abstract

The study aims to assess risks and illnesses related to the work environment and characterize a sample of southern region of Rio de Janeiro state (Brazil) bank employees. This research was quantitative, exploratory-descriptive, cross-sectional and used three scales from the Workplace Risk and Illness Inventory (ITRA – Assessment of the Work Context, Assessment of Work-Related Harm, and Indicators of Pleasure and Suffering at Work) and a sociodemographic and occupational questionnaire (QSDO). The study analyzed 658 participants with valid protocols. The results demonstrated increased risks related to work organization, excessive pressure, and socio-professional relationships. Critical or severe levels of pain, stress, burnout, and lack of recognition were also detected. Significant differences were highlighted between groups with different lengths of experience, areas of work, age groups, and type of bank (public or private). It was demonstrated, particularly at the organizational level, that actions aimed at effectively modifying work environments are needed to make them safe and healthy for bank employees.

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Published

2026-04-06

Issue

Vol. 26 No. contínuo (2026): rPOT N. contínuo/2026

Section

Empirical Research Reports

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