Labor and maternity relationships in the sports context: a case study

• Autor(a) principal: Viana-Meireles, Livia Gomes
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Meyer, Antônia Vaneska Timbó de Lima, Camilo, Juliana Aparecida de Oliveira
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Psicologia Revista (Online)
• Texto Completo: https://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/psicorevista/article/view/52383
• topic: Precariedade do trabalho; Sofrimento no trabalho; Psicologia social do trabalho; Psicologia social do esporte; Precariedad del trabajo; Sufrimiento en el trabajo; Psicología social del trabajo; Psicología social del deporte; Precariousness of work; Suffering at work; Social psychology of work; Social psychology of sport

Social Work Psychology has contributed to enhancing the visibility and understanding of work across its various formats and activity contexts, emphasizing the importance of considering unregulated forms of labor, as seen in the case of professional female athletes. Within this context, the working relationship of female athletes becomes even more fragile, particularly when they decide to become mothers, amplifying the challenges within their working arrangements. This article examines the journey of a high-performance athlete from the Brazilian volleyball team, Tandara Caixeta, based on her electronic media coverage, particularly on sports websites, regarding her employment relationship with a club. Thirty-one reports related to pregnancy and her pursuit of labor rights through legal action were analyzed. The collected materials enabled us to discern two primary issues: the contractual relationship and the lack of protection for athletes during maternity. The study concludes that social, family, and team support are crucial for a healthy return of the athlete to her performance, but financial support is essential for maintaining overall well-being and job satisfaction.