Profile of the Resident and Acting Psychologist in João Monlevade, Minas Gerais

Abstract

This study aimed to carry out a survey of the profile of the resident and active psychologist in the region of João Monlevade, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This is a descriptive quantitative research, the data collection was performed through a self-completed online questionnaire with 35 psychologists enrolled and active in the Regional Psychology Council of Minas Gerais, residents of João Monlevade, regardless of gender and age group. The data collected was organized, tabulated and analyzed by a statistical analysis. The results indicates that most of the professionals are women, young adults, graduates of the private education system, tend to work in the clinical and organizational areas and use the psychoanalytic approach. Most of them work exclusively in psychology, autonomously and as consultants. Although there are limitations in the research, the study presents a higher percentage of psychologists who receive lower salaries when compared to other researches and corroborates with them in other subjects.

Keywords:
Activity of a Psychologist; Study of Psychology; Professional Insertion; Job Market