Abstract
The internship is a space for teaching-work integration experiences, which can enable knowledge to materialize in professional actions and enable the student to work with people of different identities. Given this diversity, the experience of inclusion at work relates to the perception of individuals regarding their acceptance, respect, and appreciation, according to their individual and group identity. In this sense, our study aimed to understand the psychological experience of inclusion among psychology interns. A qualitative approach was used, with narrative interviews with 15 Psychology students interning with multiprofessional health teams, aged between 23 and 57 years old; among them, 14 women and 10 self-declared black. By using thematic categories, we analyzed the narratives, seeking to understand the meanings that the experiences had for the interviewees. The psychological experience of inclusion was linked to the perception of belonging to the team and of access to the information and resources necessary for the development of the work. On the other hand, the interns expressed that, in some situations, they felt no constructive interaction and communication with nursing workers and doctors. The results affirmed the importance of curricular internships as devices for inclusion in the world of work, reiterating that diversity includes elements such as work experience and professional category. We understand that this knowledge can promote important discussions and, thus, support the development of more inclusive organizational policies and practices to deal with a diverse workforce.
Keywords:
Inclusion at work; Diversity at work; Multiprofessional teams; Psychology; Internship