Percepção dos contadores em Alagoas sobre os impactos do exercício profissional na saúde mental

Abstract

The present study aims to present the perception of professionals in the state of Alagoas regarding the state of their mental health in relation to their specific professional activities. The numerous tasks associated with accountants can lead to overload, potentially negatively impacting their mental health and causing work-related illnesses such as anxiety, depression, and burnout syndrome. Therefore, the study sought to identify the health condition of accountants in Alagoas through electronically distributed questionnaires, with the assistance of the Regional Accounting Council of Alagoas and WhatsApp groups of accountants. A total of 72 accountants of different age groups, educational levels, areas of activity, and career lengths participated in the research. The results show that accountants in all areas of activity exhibit symptoms of stress and work overload. Additionally, 45.83% of respondents reported having been previously diagnosed with some emotional disorder, and 78.79% of these diagnoses are related to work activity. Despite this, 66.6% of those diagnosed feel professionally satisfied. These findings highlight the negative impact of the accounting profession on the mental health of respondents and the importance of raising awareness about mental health care to improve the overall quality of life of professionals.