Introduction to Occupational Health Psychology
Informacje ogólne
Kod przedmiotu: | 2500-EN-F-164 |
Kod Erasmus / ISCED: |
14.4
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Nazwa przedmiotu: | Introduction to Occupational Health Psychology |
Jednostka: | Wydział Psychologii |
Grupy: |
Academic basket Elective courses electives for 3rd and 4th year Psychology of Personality, Emotions, Motivation and Individual Differences |
Punkty ECTS i inne: |
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Język prowadzenia: | angielski |
Rodzaj przedmiotu: | fakultatywne |
Wymagania (lista przedmiotów): | Introduction to Psychology 2500-EN_O_01 |
Skrócony opis: |
(tylko po angielsku) This course will provide an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of occupational health psychology that is concerned with identifying workrelated psychosocial factors that adversely affect the health of people who work. |
Pełny opis: |
(tylko po angielsku) Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) is the interdisciplinary specialty that takes some core notions from preventive medicine and public health, from the occupational stress research, from organizational health, then translated them into an organizational context for purposes of the preventive management of individual and organizational health. OHP helps to shape a new recognition of the importance of the health and well-being of workers. The purpose of this course is to review major theories and empirical research linking the psychosocial work environment with employees’ health and well-being. Specific topics covered include stress, workplace aggression and violence, bullying, burnout, workaholism and work-life interference, aging workforce. The antecedents and outcomes of these workplace problems will be discussed, specific prevention or/and intervention programs will be presented. |
Literatura: |
(tylko po angielsku) 1. Occupational Health – An Overview Houdmont, J. & Leka, S. (2010). Introduction in Occupational Health Psychology. In J. Houdmont & S. Leka (Eds.), Occupational Health Psychology (pp.1-31). Chichester: Blackwell Publishing. 2. Occupational health and Well-being - Definitions and Criteria Macik-Frey, M., Quick, J.C., Nelson, D.L. (2007). Advances in occupational health: From a stressful beginning to a positive future. Journal of Management, 33, 809-840. Stairs, M., Galpin, M. (2010). Positive Engagement: From Employee Engagement to Workplace Happiness. In: P. A. Lindley, S. Harrington, N. Garcea (red.), Oxford handbook of Positive Psychology and Work. Oxford University Press, Oxford. 3. Occupational Health - Methodological Considerations Bliese, P.D., & Jex, S.M. (2002). Incorporating a multilevel perspective into occupational stress research: Theoretical, methodological and practical implications. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 7, 265-276. Zapf, D., Dorman, C. & Frese, M. (1996). Longitudinal studies in organizational stress research: A review of the literature with reference to methodological issues. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 1, 145-169. 4. Occupational Stress – Antecedents, Outcomes and Interventions Gilboa, S., Shirom, A., Fried, Y., & Cooper, C. L. (2008). A metaanalysis of work demand stressors and job performance: Examining main and moderating effects. Personnel Psychology, 61, 227–271. Zapf, D., Vogt, C., Seifert, C., Mertini, H., & Isic, A. (1999). Emotion work as a source of stress: The concept and development of an instrument. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 8, 371 – 400. 5. Occupational Stress – Interventions van der Klink, J. J., L., Blonk, R. W. B., Schene, A. H. & van Dijk, F. J. H. (2001). Benefits of Interventions for Work-Related Stress. American Journal of Public Health, 91, 270–276. 6. Workplace Mistreatment – Antecedents, Outcomes and Interventions Barling, J., Dupré, K. E., & Kelloway, E. K. (2009). Predicting workplace aggression and violence. Annual Review of Psychology, 60, 671-692. Krischer, M. M & Penney, L. M, & Hunter, E. M. (2010). Can Counterproductive Work Behaviors Be Productive? CWB as Emotion-Focused Coping. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 15, 154–166. Schat, A. C. H., & Kelloway, E. K. (2003). Reducing the adverse consequences of workplace aggression and violence: The buffering effects of organizational support. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 8, 110-122. 7. Workplace Mistreatment – Interventions Schat, A. C. H., & Kelloway, E. K. (2003). Reducing the adverse consequences of workplace aggression and violence: The buffering effects of organizational support. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 8, 110-122. 8. Burnout – Antecedents, Outcomes and Interventions Crawford, E. R., LePine, J. A., & Rich, B. L. (2010). Linking job demands and resources to employee engagement and burnout: A theoretical extension and meta-analytic test. Journal of Applied Psychology, 95, 834-848. Demerouti, E., Le Blanc, P., Bakker, A.B., Schaufeli, W.B. & Hox, J. (2009). Present but sick: A three-wave study on job demands, presenteeism and burnout. Career Development International, 14, 50–68. 9. Burnout – Interventions Le Blanc, P.M., Hox, J.J., Schaufeli, W.B., Peeters, M.C.W. & Taris, T.W. (2007). ‘Take Care!’ The evaluation of a team-based burnout intervention program for oncology care providers. Journal of Applied Psychology, 92, 213–227. 10. Work-Family Intersection and Workaholism – Antecedents, Outcomes and Interventions Shimazu, A., Schaufeli, W. B., & Toon W. Taris (2010). How Does Workaholism Affect Worker Health and Performance? The Mediating Role of Coping. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 17, 154–160. alinowska, D., Tr e i ska, M., Tokarz, A., & Kirkcaldy, B. (2013). Workaholism and Psychosocial Functioning: Individual, Family and Workplace Perspectives. In C. Cooper & A. S. Antoniou (Eds.). The Psychology of the Recession on the Workplace (pp. 59-88). Edward Elgar. Kirkcaldy, B., Malinowska, D., Staszczyk, S., & Tokarz, A. (2015). A scheme for workaholism intervention including cognitive, affective and behavioural techniques. W: A. S. Antoniou & C. Cooper (Eds.), Coping, Personality And The Workplace: Responding To Psychological Crisis And Critical Events. Gower Publishing. 11. Work-Family Intersection and Workaholism –Interventions Kirkcaldy, B., Malinowska, D., Staszczyk, S., & Tokarz, A. (2015). A scheme for workaholism intervention including cognitive, affective and behavioural techniques. W: A. S. Antoniou & C. Cooper (Eds.), Coping, Personality And The Workplace: Responding To Psychological Crisis And Critical Events. Gower Publishing. 12. The Aging Workforce – Psychological Issues and Interventions Ng, T. W. H. & Feldman, D. C. (2010). The Relationships Of Age With Job Attitudes: A Meta-Analysis. Personnel Psychology, 63, 677–718. Posthuma, R. A., & Campion, M. A. (2009). Age stereotypes in the workplace: Common stereotypes, moderators, and future research directions. Journal of Management, 35, 158-188. |
Efekty uczenia się: |
(tylko po angielsku) By the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Explain and critically evaluate the basic theories and research findings in the field of OHP 2. Apply those theories and research in creating healthier workplaces. 3. Apply a problem solving approach to diagnosing occupational health problems and identifying potential solutions |
Metody i kryteria oceniania: |
(tylko po angielsku) 1. Final Exam (60 points): multiple-choice test including 26 closeended questions, one correct answer only + 4 open-ended questions, 60 minutes 2. Intervention Proposal (40 points): group assignment presented during the last 2 classes and prepared in a written form. The intervention should be explained during a 10-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of discussion with the audience. Students have to propose the intervention, aiming at reducing specific occupational stressor/s or enhancing employee' well-being. The proposal of the intervention should be based on at least 4 evidences, e.g., empirical articles, meta-analyses. In order to pass the course the overall grade need to be above 60% Grading Policy: Number of points Grade < 60 Fail - 2 60-63 3 64-69 3.5 70-79 4 80-89 4.5 90-95 5 >90 5! 2 unexcused absences are permitted. The 3rd and 4th unexcused absence results in additional work. More than 4 absences (excused or unexcused) result in course failure. |
Właścicielem praw autorskich jest Uniwersytet Warszawski.