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Mitt jobb är mitt jobb och mitt liv är mitt liv: En kvalitativ studie om kvinnliga enhetschefers psykosociala arbetsmiljö inom den kommunala äldreomsorgen
University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
2020 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
My work is my work and my life is my life (English)
Abstract [sv]

Allt högre krav ställs på såväl samhälle, organisation som individ. Dagens organisationer präglas av ett högt arbetstempo som innefattar höga krav. Det leder till en ansträngd arbetsmiljö, vilket i sin tur kan vara en bidragande faktor till den psykiska ohälsa som breder ut sig i samhället. Kvinnodominerade branscher innehar en hög grad av psykosocial arbetsbelastning vilket avspeglas i sjukfrånvarostatistiken. Denna studie syftar till att skapa en djupare förståelse om kvinnliga enhetschefers psykosociala arbetsmiljö. Resultaten tolkas med hjälp av teorier tillämpbara på arbetsmiljöområdet.

En kvalitativ metod har tillämpats genom sex stycken semistrukturerade intervjuer som genomförts med enhetschefer verksamma inom vård- och omsorgssektorn. Resultaten visar att enhetscheferna har ett stort arbetsengagemang, en hög arbetsbelastning, ett till viss del begränsat handlingsutrymme, en känsla av otillräcklighet men ett starkt socialt stöd från närmaste chef och chefskollegor. Förutsättningar som understödjer en hälsorelaterad hållbarhet hos kvinnliga enhetschefer inbegriper bland annat tydligare gränsdragningar och arbetsbeskrivningar, en kartläggning av kompetens, minskade personalgrupper och utrymme för dialog.

Abstract [fo]

Increasing demands are placed on society, organizations and the individual. Today's organizations are characterized by a high pace of work that includes high demands. This leads to a strained working environment, which in turn can be a contributing factor to the mental illness that is spreading in society. Female-dominated industries have a high degree of psychosocial workload, which is reflected in sick leave statistics. This study aims to create a deeper understanding of the psychosocial work environment of female unit managers. The results are interpreted using theories applicable in the field of occupational safety and health.

A qualitative method has been applied through six semi-structured interviews conducted with unit managers active in the health care sector. The results show that unit managers have a high level of work involvement, a high workload, to some extent limited latitude, a sense of inadequacy, but a strong social support from the immediate manager and senior colleagues. Conditions supporting the health-related sustainability of female unit managers include clearer boundaries and job descriptions, skills mapping, reduced staff groups and room for dialogue.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2020.
Keywords [sv]
hållbarhet, autonomi, chefer, psykosocial arbetsmiljö, organisatoriska förutsättningar, äldreomsorg
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Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-23710OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-23710DiVA, id: diva2:1459882
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Occupational Science
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Available from: 2020-08-21 Created: 2020-08-21 Last updated: 2025-09-24Bibliographically approved

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