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Representações sociais, insucesso escolar e perspetivas face ao mercado de trabalho: Uma análise empírica
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O propósito do presente estudo é investigar, na perspetiva dos jovens, as suas representações sobre o insucesso escolar, o panorama económico, social e cultural que envolve este fenómeno e as suas perspetivas face ao mercado de trabalho. É possível identificar as principais causas que contribuem para o insucesso escolar, destacando-se fatores socioeconómicos como a pobreza e a desigualdade de oportunidades; a análise das perspetivas dos alunos sobre o seu futuro profissional no mercado de trabalho; a perceção dos jovens sobre a preparação para enfrentar desafios profissionais futuros, e a análise da relação entre o insucesso escolar e a inserção no mercado de trabalho. Para tal, aplicou-se um questionário dirigido a estudantes de licenciatura da Universidade dos Açores, com o intuito de avaliar a perceção dos mesmos sobre o tema.
Os resultados analisados revelaram que os jovens reconhecem que o insucesso escolar é influenciado por fatores individuais, como a falta de atenção ou desinteresse dos mesmos; fatores familiares, como o nível de escolaridade dos pais e o rendimento dos mesmos; e fatores institucionais, relacionados com o sistema de ensino. Os jovens reconhecem ainda que o insucesso escolar pode limitar o acesso a profissões mais qualificadas, afetando a autoestima e a inclusão social, para além de que impacta diretamente o acesso ao mercado de trabalho. Ressalta-se a importância do apoio ao aluno a nível psicológico e emocional, bem como o desenvolvimento de programas escolares e estratégias para a promoção do sucesso educativo. A análise estatística efetuada permitiu ainda evidenciar diferenças significativas no rendimento escolar relacionadas a fatores familiares e socioeconómicos.
Este estudo atesta que o insucesso escolar é um fenómeno multidimensional, influenciado por diversos fatores, com um impacto significativo na integração dos jovens no mercado de trabalho, realidade para a qual os mesmos estão conscientes.
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to investigate, from the perspective of young people, their representations of school failure, the economic, social, and cultural context surrounding this phenomenon, and their views on the labour market. The study identifies the main causes contributing to school failure, particularly socioeconomic factors such as poverty and unequal opportunities; examines students’ perspectives on their professional future in the labour market; explores young people’s perceptions of their preparation to face future professional challenges; and analyses the relationship between school failure and labour market integration. To this end, a questionnaire was administered to undergraduate students at the University of the Azores, with the aim of assessing their perceptions on the subject. The analysis of the results revealed that young people acknowledge that school failure is influenced by individual factors, such as lack of attention or disinterest; family factors, such as parents’ educational level and income; and institutional factors, related to the education system. They also recognise that school failure can restrict access to more qualified professions, affect self-esteem and social inclusion, and directly impact access to the labour market. The importance of psychological and emotional support for students is highlighted, as well as the development of school programmes and strategies to promote educational success. Statistical analysis further revealed significant differences in academic performance associated with family and socioeconomic factors. This study confirms that school failure is a multidimensional phenomenon, influenced by various factors, with a significant impact on the integration of young people into the labour market—a reality of which they are fully aware.
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to investigate, from the perspective of young people, their representations of school failure, the economic, social, and cultural context surrounding this phenomenon, and their views on the labour market. The study identifies the main causes contributing to school failure, particularly socioeconomic factors such as poverty and unequal opportunities; examines students’ perspectives on their professional future in the labour market; explores young people’s perceptions of their preparation to face future professional challenges; and analyses the relationship between school failure and labour market integration. To this end, a questionnaire was administered to undergraduate students at the University of the Azores, with the aim of assessing their perceptions on the subject. The analysis of the results revealed that young people acknowledge that school failure is influenced by individual factors, such as lack of attention or disinterest; family factors, such as parents’ educational level and income; and institutional factors, related to the education system. They also recognise that school failure can restrict access to more qualified professions, affect self-esteem and social inclusion, and directly impact access to the labour market. The importance of psychological and emotional support for students is highlighted, as well as the development of school programmes and strategies to promote educational success. Statistical analysis further revealed significant differences in academic performance associated with family and socioeconomic factors. This study confirms that school failure is a multidimensional phenomenon, influenced by various factors, with a significant impact on the integration of young people into the labour market—a reality of which they are fully aware.
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Dissertação de Mestrado, Ciências Económicas e Empresariais, 18 de fevereiro de 2026, Universidade dos Açores.
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Insucesso Escolar Juventude Mercado de Trabalho Representações Sociais
Contexto Educativo
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CORREIA, Sara Maria Massa. (2025). Representações sociais, insucesso escolar e perspetivas face ao mercado de trabalho: Uma análise empírica. Ponta Delgada: Universidade dos Açores, 2025, 99 p. Dissertação de Mestrado em Ciências Económicas e Empresariais. Disponível em http://hdl.handle.net/10400.3/8976