O Telework of psychologists in Minas Gerais and its relations with health/disease processes

Abstract

This article explores the changes in the practice of psychologists in Minas Gerais during the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on the intensified use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The research investigated professionals across various fields of psychology, analyzing the impacts of these changes, particularly concerning health-disease processes. A qualitative methodology was employed, using semi-structured interviews and content analysis, supported by the qualitative data analysis software ATLAS.ti. The text highlights two main themes: "Psychology as a Predominantly Female Profession" and "Pleasure and Suffering at Work." The participants' reports underscore the challenges faced with the new work modalities, emphasizing the need for an intersectional analysis to understand the impact of its structural inequalities. The intensification of ICT use during the pandemic brought significant challenges for psychologists, revealing the complex interactions between gender, work, and mental health.