Nélson Ramalho, lecturer at the Social Work Institute of Universidade Lusófona, has recently published a research study in collaboration with Sónia Ribeiro (Instituto Superior Miguel Torga) and Helena Teles (Centre for Public Administration and Public Policies) in the European Public & Social Innovation Review (Q3).
The study examines the impact of political dynamics on stress and engagement levels among social workers in Portugal, highlighting that political and institutional conditions significantly influence their professional well-being.
The findings reveal that, despite the strong resilience demonstrated by social workers, there are increasing risks of emotional exhaustion, associated with the demands and pressures of organisational contexts and the public policies that shape their professional practice.
The research therefore underscores the importance of developing and implementing policies that promote improved working conditions, recognising the central role of social workers in advancing human rights, social justice, and community cohesion.
https://epsir.net/index.php/epsir/article/view/2140
