A qualidade de vida dos policiais militares:um estudo no 2º Regimento de Polícia Montada de Santana do Livramento, RS

Abstract

This paper aimed to characterize life quality and the stress factors within the military staff’s working environment actuating in ostensible policing at “2° RPMon” from Santana do Livramento/RS. The research characterizes as a case study, using a descriptive method in a qualitative approach. Data collection was made through a semi-structured interview guide and open questions. As a result, it was possible to find out that at the institution, according to the servicemen’s point of view, life quality is highly related to equipment quality and a respectful and satisfactory working environment, which is mostly perceived in practical activities than in the theoretical field. Life quality is also perceived as being related to the civil environment and the fulfilling of family basic needs, which in case of being neglected would result in negative effects. In addition, the research revealed that the stress factors at working place are due to the lack of respect, work overload and deferred wage payments. Other relevant factor is over-regulation that despite being necessary to institutional activity development causes delay in many servicemen’s process completion. Being these the factors which might affect the physical and mental soldiers’ health, causing personnel to be out of work due to psychological problems. Another interesting aspect found out was the fact that the servicemen look forward to discuss these matters within the researched institution.