Physical education teachers’ wellbeing and its relation with gender

Authors

  • Jorge Both State University of Londrina
  • Adriano Ferreti Borgatto Federal University of Santa Catarina
  • Carlos Augusto Fogliarini Lemos Regional Integrated University of the Upper Uruguai and Missions at Santo Angelo
  • Vitor Ciampolini Federal University of Santa Catarina
  • Juarez Vieira do Nascimento Federal University of Santa Catarina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.10165

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the relation between gender and physical education teachers’ wellbeing in southern Brazil, considering the socio-environmental (job satisfaction) and individual (lifestyle) parameters. A total of 1653 teachers (741 men and 912 women) in the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul were surveyed. The instruments used for data collection were QVT-PEF and PEVI, as well as a socio-demographic and professional questionnaire. The results confirm findings concerning dissatisfaction of physical education teachers regarding remuneration, work conditions, job autonomy, work and total life space as well as an overload in women’s daily lives. In relation to lifestyle, women showed better eating habits; however, they also showed lower levels of positive behaviour in the components of relationships, and stress control. Therefore, the authors point out to implementation of public policies to ensure more equitable treatment regarding gender issues in the work environment, as well as regarding physical education teachers’ personal aspects.

Author Biographies

Jorge Both, State University of Londrina

Department of Physical Education

Adriano Ferreti Borgatto, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Department of Information Technology and Statistics

Carlos Augusto Fogliarini Lemos, Regional Integrated University of the Upper Uruguai and Missions at Santo Angelo

Department of Physical Education

Vitor Ciampolini, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Post Graduate Program in Physical Education

Juarez Vieira do Nascimento, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Department of Physical Education

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2018-01-27

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