Transparency of domestic financial management: a look at the experience of spouse employees at the faculty of medicine of the 11 de novembro university

This study addresses the ʺTransparency of domestic financial management”. The aim of the study was to analyze the experiences of spouse employees at the Faculty of Medicine of Universidade 11 de Novembro regarding transparency in domestic financial management. It was a qualitative descriptive exploratory study, using a semi-structured interview. The study population consisted of 59 employees, from which a sample of 12 individuals was randomly selected, depending on their availability to participate in the study and through raffles. Of the 12 participants, 58% were female, who indicated that they shared financial management with their spouses. Of the male participants, 25% indicated that they have non-transparent financial management motivated by distrust with their partners, while 17% have transparent financial management with their spouses motivated by love. The results of the study revealed a disparity regarding the application of the principle of transparency in domestic financial management among Faculty of Medicine of the University 11 de Novembro's employees, with greater relevance among men, which can result in distrust, divorce, and consequently, family disruption.