title: Satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work of recyclable solid waste segregators: convergent-care research.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  describe elements that promote satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work of recyclable solid waste segregators and conduct a nursing action focused on these elements.
  
  
  METHODS
  qualitative research, convergent-care, conducted with members of the cooperative. Data production occurred during 2015 through participation observation, semi-structured interviews, and a convergence group. Analysis comprised the phases Apprehension, Synthesis, Theorization, and Transference.
  
  
  RESULTS
  four categories emerged. They showed satisfaction and dissatisfaction related to identification with tasks and work content, material and personal gains obtained from solid waste segregation, prejudice, lack of appreciation, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. This last item, due to its importance, received a nursing action.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  the study contributed to the advancement of knowledge and the association of possibilities between the research performance and nursing care for workers.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alexa Pupiara Flores
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Coelho
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
authors.forename: Carmem Lúcia Colomé
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Beck
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rosângela Marion da
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
authors.forename: Francine Cassol
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Prestes
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
authors.forename: Silviamar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Camponogara
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
authors.forename: Anahlú
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Peserico
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008875:Middle Aged; D036301:Qualitative Research; D059027:Recycling / Q000592:standards*; D062611:Solid Waste; D017132:Workplace / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D062611:Solid Waste