Assessment of Psychological Needs and Quality of Life of Penitentiary Security Agents in the State of Paraíba

The Penitentiary Security Agent (PSA) profession can expose individuals to risk, fear, and violence in the workplace, leading high levels of stress anxiety that impact their quality life. This study evaluated psychological needs life characteristics a group PSAs João Pessoa, Paraíba. Anxiety levels, impulsiveness, were 64 professionals using various scales. results showed was moderate men only Cognitive Physiological scales absent Motor General Level In women, observed all four subscales. Quality rated as regular domains, with Social Relations being best-structured Environment lowest scoring domain. evaluation impulsivity low score Lack Concentration Persistence factor, an extreme lower Control Future Planning factors, medium Audacity Temerity factor. These differ from literature, indicating scores for PSAs. Thus, further studies are needed understand work environment on psyche develop actions improve needs, manage impulsivity, positively