Vivências de pessoas com deficiência sob a ótica de felicidade e sentido no trabalho

Abstract

This study aims to understand the experiences of people with disabilities from the perspective of happiness and meaning at work. It is based on the three thematic axes presented in the study, firstly, a discussion of people with disabilities in the organizational context and, subsequently, happiness at work and meaning at work. It is a qualitative and descriptive study, in which data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews and analyzed through comprehensive and interpretative data analysis. The results were organized into five categories: accessibility, challenges, happiness in the workplace, fulfillment in life and, finally, meaning at work. Thus, it was revealed that there was a greater presence of PWDs in the labor market, although there are some gaps in terms of adaptations and legal devices. However, there are still companies that demonstrate resistance to adaptations in the structure or evaluation methods, making it difficult for PWDs to develop in their workplace. Therefore, the work raises pertinent reflections around the theme to deepen the aspects of happiness management for people with disabilities, collaborating with their perceptions regarding the meaning of work.