La convivencia en parejas heterosexuales de profesionales del gremio de la salud. una exploración en Cali.

Abstract

This research was aimed at understanding the experiences of health professionals about living together as a couple and the relationship of said living together (or not) with their work performance. The research was exploratory, because based on the antecedents that were consulted, the horizon of understanding that would allow us to understand the dynamics of work occupations and their relationship with living with a partner is not wide. In accordance with the approach to the research problem, it was based on the qualitative method, since they wanted to retake the experiences, the subjectivity to understand and interpret the phenomena. Within the methodological process built for the management and analysis of the information and taking into account the categories of analysis, the semi-structured interviews were implemented individually and in pairs and the documentary review; which subsequently allowed the information to be categorized and analyzed. From the field work carried out, it was possible to show that coexistence in the couple has no impact on the work performance of the couples interviewed, since, through dialogue, agreements are established that allow separating the professional work environment with the staff ( as a couple), it was also found recurrently in the voices of the interviewees that the work functions they perform on a daily basis are sometimes generators of stress and negative feelings that can lead to a low level of work performance; However, each member gave importance to economic stability, since their work performance is what allows them to continue in their professional field and this in turn enables the fulfillment and realization of life projects proposed both individually and as a couple. To conclude, this research offers some elements for reflection that will allow guiding the work of the worker in strengthening the coexistence of health professionals as a couple