Quiet quitting: mudanças no contexto laboral

Abstract

The phenomenon known as Quiet Quitting, widely disseminated since 2020, has been interpreted as an expression of contemporary transformations in labor relations. However, doubt remains about its true novelty: is it an emerging behavior or merely a conceptual redefinition of practices historically present in the workplace context? Thus, this study aims to dispel the conceptual confusion surrounding the topic, investigating whether it is a novel behavior in the world of work or a new name for already existing practices. Through a theoretical-bibliographical research, more precisely a scoping review following the PRISMA-ScR protocol, the main concepts, authors, and gaps in research on the topic were mapped, in addition to identifying psychological factors involved with the phenomenon such as (dis)engagement, work-life balance, and generational factors, which subsequently served as descriptors. The findings indicate that QQ is not an entirely new phenomenon, but represents a contemporary reconfiguration of historical practices of labor resistance, intensified by the post-pandemic context and the emergence of new generational values regarding the role of work in life. In this sense, in addition to contributing to the academic understanding of the topic, this research engages with global initiatives, such as the UN's 2030 Agenda, by emphasizing the importance of promoting fair and sustainable working conditions, assisting companies and workers in formulating strategies for a healthier and more productive work environment.