And who cares for the caregivers?. A participatory action research approach

Abstract

Introduction: The Participatory Action Research (IAP) aims to be a bridge towards more satisfactory ways of explaining everyday reality, and a tool of action to transform it.
Objective: Know the perception of people who serve young people with different abilities, about the effects caused by their professional work.
Methods: A Participatory Action Research was carried out, with scope until diagnosis, in two groups that provide services to young people with different abilities, in March 2018. The design was transversal, not experimental and field. An unstructured questionnaire was used, preceded by an introductory video and the projection of allusive images (photo paper) to the theme of disability. During the projection of the photo paper, the participants were asked to write the first thing that came to mind when observing each image, explaining later the reason for its text.
Results: The perception of the teachers, in both groups and their occupational activities, was eminently emotional.
Conclusions: The motivation of the professors surveyed about the importance of their work performance can be the engine that impels them to stay in their positions, without making a difference in the salary received. However, it is necessary to continue the research to promote the idea that they find an alternative that allows their emotions do not overflow to the detriment of their health.