Handbook of Occupational Health and Wellness

Handbook of Occupational Health and Wellness
Author: Robert J. Gatchel
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 573
Release: 2012-12-21
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1461448395

This book integrates the growing clinical research evidence related to the emerging transdisciplinary field of occupational health and wellness. It includes a wide range of important topics, ranging from current conceptual approaches to health and wellness in the workplace, to common problems in the workplace such as presenteeism/abstenteeism, common illnesses, job-related burnout, to prevention and intervention methods. It consists of five major parts. Part I, “Introduction and Overviews,” provides an overview and critical evaluation of the emerging conceptual models that are currently driving the clinical research and practices in the field. This serves as the initial platform to help better understand the subsequent topics to be discussed. Part II, “Major Occupational Symptoms and Disorders,” exposes the reader to the types of critical occupational health risks that have been well documented, as well as the financial and productivity losses associated with them. In Part III, “Evaluation of Occupational Causes and Risks to Workers’ Health,” a comprehensive evaluation of these risks and causes of such occupational health threats is provided. This leads to Part IV, “Prevention and Intervention Methods,” which delineates methods to prevent or intervene with these potential occupational health issues. Part V, “Research, Evaluation, Diversity and Practice,” concludes the book with the review of epidemiological, measurement, diversity, policy, and practice issues–with guidelines on changes that are needed to decrease the economic and health care impact of illnesses in the workplace, and recommendations for future. All chapters provide a balance among theoretical models, current best-practice guidelines, and evidence-based documentation of such models and guidelines. The contributors were carefully selected for their unique knowledge, as well as their ability to meaningfully present this information in a comprehensive manner. As such, this Handbook is of great interest and use to health care and rehabilitation professionals, management and human resource personnel, researchers and academicians alike.

UCSF General Catalog

UCSF General Catalog
Author: University of California, San Francisco
Publisher:
Total Pages: 568
Release: 1985
Genre:
ISBN:

New Developments in Theoretical and Conceptual Approaches to Job Stress

New Developments in Theoretical and Conceptual Approaches to Job Stress
Author: Daniel C. Ganster
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2010-02-25
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1849507120

Promotes theory and research in the area of occupational stress, health and well being, and brings together and showcases the work of some of the best researchers and theorists who contribute to this area. This collection gives a critical assessment of knowledge, and major gaps in knowledge, on occupational stress and well being.

Stress and Well-Being in Teams

Stress and Well-Being in Teams
Author: Peter D. Harms
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2024-09-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1837977313

Stress and Well-Being in Teams is focused on stress and well-being in the context of teams, focused on how inputs of team processes, such as team compositions, leadership, and broader organizational contexts can serve as antecedents of team members’ stress and well-being.

Human Frailties

Human Frailties
Author: Ronald J. Burke
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2016-05-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317120078

Every day we hear stories about the consequences of human frailties for individuals, their families and friends, and their organizations. Some of these stories are about alcohol and drug addiction and other harmful lifestyle choices, but human frailty also leads to all kinds of unethical and illegal behaviour. Individuals are convicted of bribery and corruption, price fixing, theft and fraud, sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Politicians fiddle their expenses, sports people cheat and fix matches and school and university students and teachers cheat to enhance exam results. Studies have shown that business students cheat more than others and efforts to teach ethical behaviour in business schools make little difference. The media who bring us stories of others' frailties themselves engage in unethical and illegal conduct in pursuit of an edge over their rivals. The contributions to this latest addition to Gower's Psychological and Behavioural Aspects of Risk Series place the spotlight on individuals, their behavioural choices and the consequences that follow for theirs and others' lives and careers. The conclusion is that people do have choices and options and that, whilst there are no easy or quick fixes in addressing self-limiting behaviours, successful avoidance of the worst outcomes can been achieved. This book provides guidance on the practical steps that need to be taken in order to gain a sense of proportion of what is important and of how we are doing, if we are to address our frailties and stop making unethical choices.

Occupational Stress and Well-Being in Military Contexts

Occupational Stress and Well-Being in Military Contexts
Author: Peter D. Harms
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2018-08-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1787561836

This volume examines the causes and consequences of stress in the military, focussing on how stress and well-being shape the experiences of military personnel both in and out of the combat zone.

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Stressors, Experienced Stress, and Well Being

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Stressors, Experienced Stress, and Well Being
Author: Pamela L. Perrewé
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2020-08-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1839823984

Volume 18 of Research in Occupational Stress and Well-Being is focused on the stress and well-being related to Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses. This volume focuses on entrepreneurial and small business owners’ stress, health, and well-being as it relates to personal, work, and success outcomes.