Factores psicossociais que concorrem para o absenteísmo laboral: estudo de caso do corpo técnico administrativo da Faculdade de Economia da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the psychosocial factors contributing to work absenteeism among the Technical- Administrative Staff of the Faculty of Economics at Eduardo Mondlane University. A quantitative approach was adopted, with an applied nature, and the study was designed as an exploratory case study. A probabilistic sampling method was used, resulting in a sample of 44 employees.Data were collected using a Sociodemographic Questionnaire combined with the Work Absenteeism Factors Scale (EFAL), complemented by a documentary analysis of the number of absences recorded over a five-month period, which allowed the calculation of the absenteeism index. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).The results revealed an absenteeism index of 5.3%, classified as moderate. The main psychosocial factors associated with work absenteeism at FACECO were time and career management factors, followed by psychosomatic factors and factors related to working conditions. Statistically significant correlations were found between psychosomatic and working conditions factors and the participants’ area of residence, suggesting that place of residence may influence the development of psychosomatic symptoms. Additionally, significant correlations were observed between time and career management factors and the participants’ level of education, indicating that greater time investment in education may be associated with less effective time management for other activities, such as work