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Nome do aluno
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Beatriz Silva de Santana
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Título do trabalho
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UNRAVELING PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: EMPIRICAL INSIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE GUIDELINES
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Resumo do trabalho
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Psychological safety is widely recognized as a critical factor in team effectiveness, fostering collaboration, innovation, and psychological well-being in the workplace. In software engineering, where technical work is inherently collaborative and cognitively demanding, the presence—or absence—of psychological safety shapes team dynamics and software outcomes. Yet, empirical research remains limited in explaining how psychological safety is challenged during specific software development practices, and how such challenges can be effectively mitigated in practice. This research adopts a multi-method design to investigate psychological safety in software engineering from conceptual, behavioral, and practical perspectives. The project is composed of three studies: (1) a systematic literature review to consolidate academic knowledge and identify gaps; (2) a qualitative analysis of gray literature from online developer forums to uncover real-world manifestations of psychological safety challenges and coping strategies; and (3) semi-structured interviews with software professionals to validate, contextualize, and expand upon the prior findings. Initial results indicate that psychological safety challenges frequently arise during technical activities such as code review, requirements negotiation, time estimation, and technology adoption. These situations often involve risks associated with speaking up, disagreeing, or admitting uncertainty. Based on these insights, a preliminary set of practical guidelines was developed to support psychologically safer team interactions. The upcoming interview study will serve to refine these recommendations and deepen the understanding of contextual barriers and perceived impacts of psychological safety in software teams. Ultimately, this research contributes to the development of empirically grounded strategies for creating healthier, more inclusive, and effective software development environments.
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Orientador
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Manoel Gomes de Mendonça Neto (PGCOMP-UFBA)
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Co-orientador
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José Amâncio Macedo Santos (UEFS)
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Membro externo 1
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Ronnie Edson de Souza Santos (University of Calgary - Canada)
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Link para o curriculum lattes
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/
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Membro interno 1
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Marcos Kalinowski (PUC-RIO)
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Link para o curriculum lattes
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/
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Suplente do membro externo
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Glauco de Figueiredo Carneiro (UFS)
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Link para o curriculum lattes
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/
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Suplente do membro interno
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Flavio Dusse (Universidade Católica do Salvador)
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Link para o curriculum lattes
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/
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Data do exame
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17 Jul, 2025
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Horário do exame
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4:00 PM
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