Qualidade de vida associada à saúde mental de docentes do ensino superior : revisão integrativa

Abstract

Introduction: In recent years there has been a large number of people teaching in Higher Education Institutions in Brazil, and although this number is increasing, teaching is characterized by being a complex and challenging profession. One of its challenges is to face several factors that can be harmful to the Quality of Life and Mental Health of these professionals. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the evidence available in the literature regarding the development of psychopathologies and how such conditions affect the Quality of Life and Mental Health of teachers at Higher Education Institutions. Methods: The review method chosen was the Integrative Literature Review, as it allows the analysis of relevant research and the synthesis of knowledge. Results and Discussion: The sample consisted of 8 studies that provide information on the Quality of Life and Mental Health of professors from Higher Education Institutions. The included studies were analyzed according to the results of the instruments used to collect data from each study, being possible to separate them by the following axes: instruments that analyzed aspects of Quality of Life; instruments that analyzed aspects related to Mental Health; and studies that do not have specific instruments, but that provide information on the topic addressed in this review. Conclusion: It was possible to conclude that the teachers had a good Quality of Life, but there are some factors that cause mental disorders in these professionals. It is hoped that this review can contribute to the realization of other research related to the theme and also to the creation of more public policies aimed at protecting the Quality of Life and Mental Health of the professionals discussed here.