Examinando por Materia "Significados del trabajo"

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    Paradojas de los significados del trabajo : un comparativo entre personas del sector terciario que están iniciando y culminando su vida laboral en Pasto, Nariño
    (Universidad EAFIT, 2025) Dávila Román, María Camila; Zúñiga Ruiz, Ana María; López Gallego, Francisco Darío
    This qualitative study focuses on exploring the meanings attributed to work by individuals beginning and ending their working lives, who are employed in organizations in the tertiary economic sector, in the city of Pasto, Nariño. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the different work experiences were investigated, identifying the meanings attributed to work and the impact of sociodemographic variables. The analysis was based on sociological, economic, and industrial approaches, and from the organizational perspective, highlighting the MOW (Meaning of Work) study as the primary tool for understanding the dimensions that shape the meaning of work. It was identified that work can mean development, self-realization, and a life legacy, but also a source of exhaustion, stress, and alienation, thus highlighting its paradoxical nature. The findings reveal that those beginning their working lives attribute meaning to work related to the pursuit of economic independence and individual advancement, as well as to the pursuit of personal growth and development. While those who are ending their working lives associate it with stability, social recognition, and a life legacy. Overall, this research contributes to the understanding of the meanings of work depending on the career stage in which individuals find themselves, providing a basis for future research. Additionally, recognizing that meanings transform throughout the work cycle allows organizations to design strategies that promote the emotional well-being of their employees at each and every stage of their working lives. This implies going beyond different approaches and adopting a dynamic vision of work as a relational experience, where individual purpose is linked to organizational objectives. This promotes not only productivity but also the dignity and human sustainability of work.
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    Significados del trabajo según mujeres colombianas empleadas en el sector TI y el sector salud en edades entre los 18 y 28 años : un estudio comparativo
    (Universidad EAFIT, 2024) Pérez Marín, Yerli Cristina; Jiménez Rodríguez, Julián Alexander; López Gallego, Francisco Darío
    The present qualitative study focuses on exploring the meanings attributed to work by Colombian women aged 18 to 28 years employed in the information technology (IT) and healthcare sectors. Using the Meaning of Work model (MOW, 1987), this study is based on dimensions such as the centrality of work, societal norms and beliefs about work, work goals, recognition of work outcomes, and identification with the work role, from which questions were also formulated for the information collection instrument. The research context covers the historical evolution of the concept of work and further explores the definition of the concept of meaning from various theoretical notions, highlighting the relevance of the understanding of the concept of work among young people, especially in Generation Z. In the IT sector, work is perceived in a multifaceted way, as a means of emotional stability and personal development. On the other hand, in the healthcare sector, it is experienced as an essential obligation for economic independence and professional learning. Both sectors share the pursuit of self-realization. However, autonomy stands out in IT, while social interactions do in healthcare. The results highlight how important identification with the job role is for job satisfaction. The differences between sectors highlight the need to understand and address variations in job perceptions. It is concluded that these differences are critical to creating balanced work environments by addressing individual needs. Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of the meanings of work among young women, providing a basis for future research and improvements in work management.