Psihosocialni vidiki dela in izgube zaposlitve: Primer Murinih delavk

Hodošček, Maja (avtor), Dragoš, Srečko (mentor)

V magistrskem delu raziskujem psihosocialne vidike dela in izgube zaposlitve nekdanjih delavk tekstilne tovarne Mura, ki je po skoraj stoletnem delovanju dokončno prenehala z obratovanjem leta 2019. Mura je bila več desetletij pomemben gospodarski in družbeni steber Pomurja ter del identitete regije. Njen propad razkriva širše procese postsocialistične deindustrializacije in njihove posledice za delavke ter lokalno skupnost. V teoretičnem delu obravnavam delo kot družbeno in identitetno kategorijo, razvoj vrednotenja dela od fordističnega do postfordističnega obdobja ter pojav prekarizacije in psihosocialnih tveganj v delovnih okoljih. Posebno pozornost namenjam položaju žensk v tovarniških kolektivih in njihovim izkušnjam v obdobju tranzicije. V empiričnem delu predstavljam kvalitativno raziskavo, izvedeno s šestimi polstrukturiranimi intervjuji z nekdanjimi delavkami Mure. Ugotovitve kažejo, da so sogovornice delo razumele kot vir ponosa, pripadnosti in socialne vključenosti, hkrati pa kot vir telesne in čustvene izčrpanosti. Delovne pogoje so zaznamovali visoki normativi, ponavljajoči gibi, pomanjkanje opreme, neustrezna komunikacija in občutki nepravičnosti. Propad podjetja in stečaj so doživele kot nenaden prelom, ki je prinesel občutke šoka, negotovosti in izgube dostojanstva. Izguba dela je pomenila razkroj kolektivnih vezi in socialne varnosti, kar je vplivalo tudi na njihovo psihično in fizično počutje. Kljub temu so delavke razvile različne strategije spoprijemanja, ki temeljijo na podpori družine, sodelavk in skupnostnih mrež. Rezultati opozarjajo na potrebo po celostnih oblikah podpore ob izgubi zaposlitve, večji vlogi socialnega dela v lokalnih skupnostih ter sistemskih ukrepih za zaščito delavk ob procesih deindustrializacije. Delo prispeva k razumevanju psihosocialnih posledic propada industrijskih podjetij in odpira prostor za nadaljnje raziskave o pomenu dela ter doživljanju njegove izgube.

• Jezik: Slovenski jezik
• Ključne besede: delo, izguba zaposlitve, delavke, psihosocialna tveganja, tekstilna tovarna Mura, deindustrializacija, socialna varnost
• Vrsta gradiva: Magistrsko delo/naloga
• Organizacija: FSD - Fakulteta za socialno delo
• Leto izida: 2025
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-176062
• Datum objave v RUL: 20.11.2025

Sekundarni jezik

• Jezik: Angleški jezik
• Naslov: Psychosocial Aspects of Work and Job Loss: The Case of Mura Workers

Izvleček

This master’s thesis explores the psychosocial aspects of work and job loss among former female workers of the textile factory Mura, which ceased operations in 2019 after nearly a century of activity. For decades, Mura was an important economic and social pillar of the Pomurje region and a significant part of its collective identity. Its collapse reveals broader processes of post-socialist deindustrialisation and their consequences for the workers and the local community. The theoretical part discusses work as a social and identity-forming category, the evolution of its value from the Fordist to the post-Fordist period, and the emergence of precarisation and psychosocial risks in working environments. Particular attention is given to the position of women in factory collectives and their experiences during the period of transition. The empirical part presents a qualitative study based on six semi-structured interviews with former Mura workers. The findings show that the interviewees perceived their work as a source of pride, belonging, and social inclusion, but also as a cause of physical and emotional exhaustion. Working conditions were marked by high production norms, repetitive movements, lack of equipment, poor communication, and feelings of injustice. The company’s collapse and bankruptcy were experienced as a sudden rupture that brought shock, uncertainty, and a loss of dignity. Job loss resulted in the disintegration of collective ties and social security, affecting both mental and physical well-being. Nevertheless, the women developed various coping strategies, relying on family support, co-worker relationships, and community networks. The results highlight the need for comprehensive support systems following job loss, a stronger role of social work within local communities, and systemic measures to protect workers amid deindustrialisation processes. The thesis contributes to understanding the psychosocial consequences of industrial decline and opens avenues for further research on the meaning of work and the experience of its loss.

• Ključne besede: work, job loss, female workers, psychosocial risks, Mura Textile Factory, deindustrialisation, social security