Economic changes and the meanings of work and money

The literature has shed light on the influence of macro-social contexts on the meanings of work and money. Bearing in mind the impact of changes in the economic cycles in the construction sector in Brazil, our aim is to compare the meanings of work and money, as understood by building construction w...

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Main Authors:	Sabrina C. Barrosa, Livia O. Borges, José Luis Álvaro-Estramian
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Madrid 2017-04-01
Series:	Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology
Online Access:	http://www.copmadrid.org/webcopm/publicaciones/trabajo/tr2017v33n1a3.pdf

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spelling	doaj-d4ecab378d6647fabc84aa7bca1215dc2020-11-24T21:43:09ZengColegio Oficial de Psicólogos de MadridJournal of Work and Organizational Psychology1576-59622174-05342017-04-01331233110.1016/j.rpto.2017.01.00111320559Economic changes and the meanings of work and moneySabrina C. BarrosaLivia O. BorgesJosé Luis Álvaro-EstramianThe literature has shed light on the influence of macro-social contexts on the meanings of work and money. Bearing in mind the impact of changes in the economic cycles in the construction sector in Brazil, our aim is to compare the meanings of work and money, as understood by building construction workers in 2011 and 2015. The sample was composed of two groups, being 302 participants in 2011, and 125 in 2015. We used structured surveys specific to each issue studied, and carried out descriptive and inferential analyses. The results outline differences in the concept of work and money, providing evidence of the negative effects of the economic crisis on workers' lives. Limitations and suggestions for further research are pointed out.http://www.copmadrid.org/webcopm/publicaciones/trabajo/tr2017v33n1a3.pdf
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description	The literature has shed light on the influence of macro-social contexts on the meanings of work and money. Bearing in mind the impact of changes in the economic cycles in the construction sector in Brazil, our aim is to compare the meanings of work and money, as understood by building construction workers in 2011 and 2015. The sample was composed of two groups, being 302 participants in 2011, and 125 in 2015. We used structured surveys specific to each issue studied, and carried out descriptive and inferential analyses. The results outline differences in the concept of work and money, providing evidence of the negative effects of the economic crisis on workers' lives. Limitations and suggestions for further research are pointed out.
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Economic changes and the meanings of work and money

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