Occupational Satisfaction of Physicians: The Impact of Demands and Resources

Abstract

According to the Work Demands and Resources Model, work demands exhaust workers while personal and work resources contribute to their growth. The present study aimed to identify the impact of a work resource (work-family enrichment) and a work demand (overload) on the occupational satisfaction of physicians, as well as the role of a personal resource (harmonious passion for work) as mediator of these relationships. A total of 284 Brazilian physicians participated in the study, of which 52.1% were females. The results of the structural equation modeling showed that work-family enrichment was positively related to occupational satisfaction, while overload was negatively related to this variable. Both relationships were partially mediated by passion for work. It was concluded that the identification and strengthening of the feelings of passion for work of physicians can contribute to the improvement of their occupational well-being, and, consequently, that of their families and customers.

Escolha da profissão e especialidade por médicos de um serviço de transtornos alimentares

“…Os participantes relataram que a satisfação profissional e a paixão pela profissão, que identificaram na observação da atuação de médicos experientes, foram dimensões marcantes que passaram a admirar no decorrer de sua formação, o que está em sintonia com a literatura (Pereira et al, 2019). Essas características humanas, identificadas nos profissionais que os inspiraram, incluindo familiares médicos, foram valorizadas como tão relevantes quanto o domínio do conhecimento técnico em si.…”

“…Estudo demonstrou que profissionais recém-formados descrevem o sucesso laboral baseados em indicadores subjetivos, tais como a construção da identidade profissional, adaptação ao trabalho e satisfação pessoal com a trajetória de carreira, mesclados com indicadores objetivos, tais como oportunidade de trabalho na área de formação, independência financeira e reconhecimento social (Oliveira et al, 2019). Pesquisa que abrangeu 284 médicos comprovou que a identificação com o trabalho e o fortalecimento do sentimento de paixão pela atuação médica podem contribuir para a melhoria do bem-estar laboral dos profissionais e, por conseguinte, de seus familiares e pacientes (Pereira et al, 2019).…”

Emotional labor and work engagement at work in military policemen

“…Nesse sentido, encontrou-se em uma amostra de médicos o impacto da interação entre a demanda de sobrecarga de trabalho e os recursos enriquecimento trabalho-família e paixão harmoniosa pela profissão para a satisfação profissional, descobrindo que o enriquecimento trabalhofamília e a paixão harmoniosa estão relacionados positivamente à satisfação no trabalho, e a sobrecarga de trabalho negativamente. A paixão harmoniosa tam-bém foi mediadora da relação entre sobrecarga de trabalho e satisfação (Pereira, Ferreira, & Valentini, 2019).…”

Relationship between job satisfaction, burnout syndrome and depressive symptoms in physicians: a cross-sectional study based on the employment demand–control model using structural equation modelling

“… 15 In these socioeconomic contexts, we were also able to investigate the association, 25 prevalence 26 and evaluation of predictive models that have used variables similar to our study. 27 28 Moreover, different theoretical frameworks have attempted to explain the relationship between working conditions and work-related variables in mental health. One of the most cardinal frameworks is the job demand–control model, which predicts that ‘individuals with high-strain jobs characterised by high demands and limited control (decision authority and skills discretion) and possibly poor social support in the workplace (isolated strain: iso-strain) are at high risk of developing physical illness and mental health problems’.…”

“…In addition, the lack of a unified measurement instrument across countries limits existing interpretations 15. In these socioeconomic contexts, we were also able to investigate the association,25 prevalence26 and evaluation of predictive models that have used variables similar to our study 27 28. Moreover, different theoretical frameworks have attempted to explain the relationship between working conditions and work-related variables in mental health.…”