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The purpose of this paper is to present the broad outlines of the conceptual framework was built, in order to operate as a "device analyzer" (Lapassade, G., 1979, Fernandez, L., 1996, Souto, M. 1999)-article provides the field of institutional studies for the analysis and interpretation of the relevant information with reference to educational change project taken as a case study. It should be noted that this theoretical framework has been synthesized according to the length of the article, which is why we present the main concepts that shape and conceptualization considered essential for each one of them. Moreover, with regard to the literature, it must be said that, for the same reason, reference is made here to the texts which are referred to in this presentation. In the following pages provide news about the investigation carried out on the present case and the relevant conceptual framework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During the last years the University has evolved from an institution which focused on the study of different natural and social phenomena to becoming the focus of research. This paper shows part of the results of a research on the effects of social changes in the work and professional life of university teachers. The professional life history has been the strategy chosen to approach the changes in the lives of teachers and researchers. As a result of studying and comparing 24 life histories, there appears a group of different topics which have different meanings for the participants in this research. Their analyses show there is an increase in stress and pressure on teachers who are forced to carry out three completely different activities: teaching, researching and having managerial positions. This text presents the situations teachers have to face in a working context which is becoming more and more demanding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]