A prática da Psicologia Clínica na ótica dos/as profissionais: dificuldades, impactos e necessidades
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2023
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Tem-se verificado um crescente interesse na investigação em psicologia, sobre o
desenvolvimento profissional dos/as psicólogos/as clínicos, e sobre as condições em que
exercem a profissão. Sendo a psicologia uma profissão exigente, a literatura aponta para a
necessidade de atender ao impacto que esta provoca nos profissionais, quer a nível pessoal
como profissional. Objetivo: O presente estudo procura compreender como os/as
psicólogos/as percecionam e experienciam a sua prática profissional, no contexto da
psicologia clínica em Portugal. Paralelamente, procura compreender o impacto da
profissão na vida pessoal e profissional, bem como as estratégias de coping a que
recorrem. Método: O estudo integra 15 psicólogas clínicas, incluindo membros juniores e
membros efetivos da Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses. Para a recolha de dados foi
administrada individualmente uma entrevista semiestruturada. Utilizou-se a análise
temática para a análise dos dados, com recurso ao software Nvivo 10. Resultados: Os
resultados demonstram as múltiplas dificuldades com que os psicólogos se deparam,
destacando-se a falta de reconhecimento e valorização. Por encadeamento, apesar das
participantes reconhecerem repercussões positivas da profissão, salientam em maior
número os impactos negativos, fruto das respetivas dificuldades, que afetam a sua vida
pessoal e profissional. De forma a contrariar as repercussões negativas, os resultados
destacam as necessidades profissionais, associadas ao ato educativo da população
(Instagram) e a luta por maior atenção/reconhecimento das instituições/estado. Por outro
prisma, sublinham as necessidades ao nível do cuidado do/a psicólogo/a, articuladas com
estratégias de coping e autocuidado essenciais para o bom funcionamento
“mental/profissional” dos/as psicólogos/as. Conclusão: Conclui-se, que apesar de ter
existido um aumento no reconhecimento da psicologia, decorrente da pandemia, esta ainda
continua a ser uma profissão com grande caminho a percorrer, ao nível da valorização,
posição no mercado de trabalho e na vida da população em geral.
Palavras-chave: Psicologia clínica, dificuldades, impacto, necessidades, coping
There has been a growing interest in research in psychology, on the professional development of clinical psychologists, and on the conditions in which they practice their profession. As psychology is a demanding profession, the literature points to the need to address the impact it causes on professionals, both personally and professionally. Objective: This study seeks to understand how psychologists perceive and experience their professional practice in the context of clinical psychology in Portugal. At the same time, it seeks to understand how they perceive the impact of the profession on their personal and professional lives, as well as the coping strategies they use. Method: The study integrates 15 clinical psychologists, including junior members and effective members of the Order of Portuguese Psychologists. For data collection, a semi-structured interview was administered individually developed specifically for the present study. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis, using the Nvivo 10 software. Results: The results demonstrate the multiple difficulties that psychologists face, highlighting the lack of recognition and appreciation. Although the participants recognize the positive repercussions of the profession, they emphasize the negative impacts, which affect their personal and professional lives. To counteract the negative repercussions, the results underline, on the one hand, professional needs, namely the educational act of the population (Instagram) and the struggle for greater attention/recognition from institutions/state. On the other hand, there are needs in terms of the psychologist's care, articulated with coping strategies and self-care essential for the proper “mental/professional” functioning of psychologists. Conclusion: It is concluded that, although there has been an increase in the recognition of psychology, due to the pandemic, this remains a profession with a long way to go, in terms of its valuation, its position in the labor market and in the life of the general population. Keywords: Clinical psychology, difficulties, needs, impact, coping
There has been a growing interest in research in psychology, on the professional development of clinical psychologists, and on the conditions in which they practice their profession. As psychology is a demanding profession, the literature points to the need to address the impact it causes on professionals, both personally and professionally. Objective: This study seeks to understand how psychologists perceive and experience their professional practice in the context of clinical psychology in Portugal. At the same time, it seeks to understand how they perceive the impact of the profession on their personal and professional lives, as well as the coping strategies they use. Method: The study integrates 15 clinical psychologists, including junior members and effective members of the Order of Portuguese Psychologists. For data collection, a semi-structured interview was administered individually developed specifically for the present study. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis, using the Nvivo 10 software. Results: The results demonstrate the multiple difficulties that psychologists face, highlighting the lack of recognition and appreciation. Although the participants recognize the positive repercussions of the profession, they emphasize the negative impacts, which affect their personal and professional lives. To counteract the negative repercussions, the results underline, on the one hand, professional needs, namely the educational act of the population (Instagram) and the struggle for greater attention/recognition from institutions/state. On the other hand, there are needs in terms of the psychologist's care, articulated with coping strategies and self-care essential for the proper “mental/professional” functioning of psychologists. Conclusion: It is concluded that, although there has been an increase in the recognition of psychology, due to the pandemic, this remains a profession with a long way to go, in terms of its valuation, its position in the labor market and in the life of the general population. Keywords: Clinical psychology, difficulties, needs, impact, coping
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Orientação: Dulce Pinto ; coorientação: Rita Conde
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MESTRADO EM PSICOLOGIA CLÍNICA E DA SAÚDE, PSICOLOGIA, PSYCHOLOGY, PSICOLOGIA CLÍNICA, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, COPING, DESENVOLVIMENTO PROFISSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT