Qualidade de vida dos catadores de reciclado das associações da Prefeitura Municipal de Ponta Grossa - PR.

Abstract

This work aims to analyze the relationship of collector of recyclable versus quality of life, more specifically of individuals associated with the recycling sheds in the city of Ponta Grossa - PR, through the tool WHOQOL-Bref, developed and abbreviated with psychometric properties by the world health organization, raising the research results in order statistics. And also, analyze the work environment of these individuals, observing directly and indirectly the influence of this tool in their lives. The application of the tool with a single question, asking what the collectors want it to be changed, done to improve their quality of life, it was suggested to the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Environment of the Municipality, covering more the focus of study itself. This research will enable an assessment of the quality of life, checking if there is an individual's perception of their social position, in the context of culture and value system in which they live in relation to their objectives, expectations, standard and concerns. Also aiming at the growth of the labor market with the help of public agencies, through the research projects suggested in this research, to sensitize the society and working with great entrepreneurs associations, as well as projects that help the health care of each worker that way, since their survival depends on its manpower.