Introduction to Occupational Health Psychology
Informacje ogólne
Kod przedmiotu: | 2500-EN-PS-EAc4-03 |
Kod Erasmus / ISCED: |
14.4
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Nazwa przedmiotu: | Introduction to Occupational Health Psychology |
Jednostka: | Wydział Psychologii |
Grupy: |
Academic basket electives for 3rd and 4th year Psychology of Personality, Emotions, Motivation and Individual Differences |
Punkty ECTS i inne: |
(brak)
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Język prowadzenia: | angielski |
Rodzaj przedmiotu: | fakultatywne |
Skrócony opis: |
(tylko po angielsku) This course will provide an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of occupational health psychology that is concerned with identifying work- related 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. |
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 |
Właścicielem praw autorskich jest Uniwersytet Warszawski, Wydział Chemii.