Motivação de jovens para o trabalho na comunidade Perseverança, São Domingos do Capim – PA

Abstract

In this thesis my general objective was to analyze the motivation of young people to work in Perseverança, São Domingos do Capim, PA. The universe which the research was developed is characterized by the coexistence of family and corporate production, factor that generates new productive possibilities and market insertion for young people. The research was conducted through a predominantly qualitative approach, case study with interviews and direct observations. The procedures consisted of interviews (closed survey questionnaires, semi- structured guide and non-directive interviews) and direct observations. The study was made with 60 young people, classified into four age groups according to the stage of life which they were in at the time of field research. The main conclusions show that the conception of youth is different between both sexes. For young men the youth is to have physical strength for work, and for girls is associated with having no responsibilities entailed by marriage and children. The motivations of young people for paid employment are: the need to have their own income, the lack of recognition of domestic activities as work and access to labor advantages. In reference of the motivations for family work are: the possibility of time flexibility, the proximity to the family and the relationships with the place they live, marriage. The choice of their profession is directly related to the valorization of work and influence of their parents. The young people are satisfied with the rural life and indicate that their departure or permanence are linked to the lack of opportunities for higher education and work in the community itself.