HEALTH PROMOTION AND QUALITY OF WORK LIFE

A PERSPECTIVE ON ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIANS AT IFRN - CAMPUS PARELHAS/RN

Authors

  • Francisco Felix do Nascimento Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte – IFRN – campus Mossoró - Rua Raimundo Firmino, 400, conjunto Ulrick Graff – Mossoró, RN. https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2061-0574
  • Sonia Cristina Ferreira Maia Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte – IFRN – campus Mossoró - Rua Raimundo Firmino, 400, conjunto Ulrick Graff – Mossoró, RN https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3986-6517

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16891/2317-434X.v13.e3.a2025.id2767

Abstract

This study aims to investigate how Workplace Health Promotion and Quality of Life Policies impact the daily lives of Administrative Technicians in Education (TAEs) at IFRN, Parelhas campus. The methodology adopted was an applied research with a qualitative approach, combining exploratory and descriptive research. As part of the data collection procedures, a documentary survey on the Workplace Health Promotion and Quality of Life Policy at IFRN, Parelhas campus, was conducted, and a questionnaire was administered to the administrative staff. A total of 19 participants took part, 13 male and 6 female. Data analysis was performed descriptively and qualitatively. In conclusion, it was found that the Workplace Health Promotion and Quality of Life Policies implemented at IFRN, Parelhas campus, have significant impacts on the daily lives of the TAEs, highlighting both progress and challenges. The qualification of the staff, combined with the perception of a positive work environment, reflects a favorable scenario, although aspects such as internal communication, ergonomic conditions, and the adaptation of institutional policies still require improvements. The analysis also revealed the need for greater dissemination and understanding of health promotion guidelines, as well as the strengthening of initiatives that enhance engagement and address the specific needs of the staff.

Keywords: Quality of life; Work; Health Promotion.

Author Biographies

Francisco Felix do Nascimento, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte – IFRN – campus Mossoró - Rua Raimundo Firmino, 400, conjunto Ulrick Graff – Mossoró, RN.

Mestrando em Educação Profissional e Tecnológica em Rede Nacional – IFRN. Pós-graduado em Administração Pública – Lato Sensu – CERES – Departamento de Ciências Sociais e Humanas – UFRN. Pós-graduado – MBA em Gestão de Pessoas – Universidade Potiguar. Graduado em Ciências Sociais – Bacharelado e Licenciatura Plena – com habilitação em Sociologia pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.

Sonia Cristina Ferreira Maia, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte – IFRN – campus Mossoró - Rua Raimundo Firmino, 400, conjunto Ulrick Graff – Mossoró, RN

Pós-Doutora e Sociologia da Educação – Uminho – Braga – Portugal. Doutora em Educação – UFRN. Mestre em Midia e Conhecimento – UFSC. Especialista em Educação Física Infantil – UFRN. Graduada em Educação Física Plena – UFRN.

Published

2025-12-06

How to Cite

Nascimento, F. F. do, & Maia, S. C. F. (2025). HEALTH PROMOTION AND QUALITY OF WORK LIFE: A PERSPECTIVE ON ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIANS AT IFRN - CAMPUS PARELHAS/RN. Revista Interfaces: Saúde, Humanas E Tecnologia, 13(3), 5978–5988. https://doi.org/10.16891/2317-434X.v13.e3.a2025.id2767

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