The aim of this article is to examine the psychological dynamics among the offshore workers at the Bacia de Campos (Northern region of the state of Rio de Janeiro). The focus group, a qualitative research method, was used to explore the opinions, perceptions, concerns, behavior, and values of these offshore workers. Six focus groups were formed to gather information about their working conditions. RESULTS: The analysis of the work process in offshore oil platforms, considering its variability and difficulties, from the perspective of work psychology, showed that the working hours, wages, and life of workers are very ambiguous, asymmetric, and dissociated.
Work psychology; Focus groups; Offshore oil platforms; Human factors; Work organization
