The text addresses key psychosocial work issues that are often related to mental and physical health problems, including psychological distress, burnout,depression, accidental injury, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. It examines leadership styles as they impact organizational culture and providesspecific recommendations for reducing employee-related stress through improved leader practices. Also addressed is the relationship between adversepsychosocial working conditions and harmful health behaviors, along with interventions aimed at improving the work environment and maximizingeffectiveness. Additionally, the book discusses how scientists and practitioners in OHP conduct research and other important concerns such as workplaceviolence, work/life balance, and safety. The book reinforces learning with chapter objectives, highlight boxes containing intriguing examples of researchand current controversies, and chapter summaries.
Key Features:
- Comprises the first comprehensive text on Occupational Health Psychology for undergraduate and graduate survey courses
- Covers key issues in health psychology in the workplace such as stress, violence, work/life balance, and safety
- Organized and written for easy access by students and faculty
- Provides specific recommendation for reducing employee stress
- Includes learning objectives, highlight boxes, and end-of-chapter summaries
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