Conflito Trabalho-Família e Riscos Psicossociais no Trabalho em Servidores Públicos: um Estudo na Educação Superior: https://doi.org/10.5935/rpot/2025.25862

Alexsandro Luiz  de Andrade; Júlia  Pandolfi Moisés; Alline  Alves de Sousa; Mariana Ramos de Melo; Manoela  Ziebell de Oliveira

Work-Family Conflict and Psychosocial Risks at Work among Public Servants:a Study in Higher Education

https://doi.org/10.5935/rpot/2025.25862

Authors

Alexsandro Luiz de Andrade Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, Espírito Santo (ES), Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4953-0363
Júlia Pandolfi Moisés Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, Espírito Santo (ES), Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7833-2219
Alline Alves de Sousa Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, Espírito Santo (ES), Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4643-8089
Mariana Ramos de Melo Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, Espírito Santo (ES), Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7826-6050
Manoela Ziebell de Oliveira Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0243-5115

Abstract

The dynamics of work-family interaction emerge as a topic of great importance for socially committed organizations. For public servants, technicians and teachers, the work context is challenging due to multiple roles and psychosocial risks affecting mental health and well-being. This study evaluated the relationship between work–family conflict and psychosocial risks among employees of a federal university in southeastern Brazil. A survey design was used, applying the Brazilian version of the Health and Safety Executive Management Standard; Work-Family Conflict Scale; e, Sociodemographic Questionnaire. Participants were 341 employees, 64% administrative staff and 35% faculty; 61% self-identified as men and 61% as White. Results indicated a significant association between work–family conflict and psychosocial risks. Work interfering with family was explained by job demands and coworker support. Findings suggest that strengthening social support and adopting more flexible job demands are essential strategies to promote work–life balance in this public sector context.

Keywords: work-family conflict, public service, work stress, psychosocial risks at work, social support.

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Published

2025-10-17

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Vol. 25 No. contínuo (2025): rPOT Continuous numbering/2025

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Empirical Research Reports

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