An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology

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Maria C.W. Peeters (Utrecht University, The Netherlands) Jan de Jonge (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; University of South Australia)

An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology

Maria C.W. Peeters (Utrecht University, The Netherlands), Jan de Jonge (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; University of South Australia), Toon Taris (Utrecht University, The Netherlands)

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English

Wiley-Blackwell
29 November 2013

Occupational & industrial psychology

"AN INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY WORK PSYCHOLOGY

""[This book] provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, featuring contributions from around the world. Not only is the book well-written, it is also very readable and entertaining and provides a thorough and scholarly introduction to all aspects of the field. I strongly and unreservedly endorse and recommend it."" —Anthony Harold Winefield, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of South Australia

""Work behaviour is crucial to our health and well-being and to organizational performance. Work also impacts on our behaviour outside work and on family life. With contributions of many of the world's leading experts, this strong editorial team has produced the first standard book on work psychology: the scientific study of work behaviour and its antecedents and consequences. It is a must for anyone seriously interested in work, work behaviour and people at work."" —Michiel Kompier, Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology, Radboud University Nijmegen

An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology is the first textbook to provide a comprehensive overview of work psychology. Moving beyond the terrain of introductory industrial/organizational psychology textbooks, this book examines the classic models, current theories and contemporary issues affecting the twenty-first-century worker.

This text covers all aspects of the psychology of working, including topics such as safety at work, working times, work–family interaction, recovery from work, technology, job demands and job resources, working in teams and sickness absence. While many books in the field focus on the adverse effects of work, this one is unique in emphasizing also the positive aspects and outcomes of work, including motivation, performance, creativity and engagement. The book also contains chapters on job-related prevention and intervention strategies with a special focus on positive interventions and proactive techniques, such as job crafting and promoting positive work behaviours.

Edited by respected leaders in the field and with chapters written by a global team of experts, this is the textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on work psychology."

Edited by: Maria C.W. Peeters (Utrecht University The Netherlands), Jan de Jonge (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; University of South Australia), Toon Taris (Utrecht University, The Netherlands)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 199mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 1.039kg
ISBN: 9781119945529
ISBN 10: 1119945526
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 29 November 2013
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Maria Peeters is Associate Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at Utrecht University, The Netherlands, and a licensed occupational health psychologist. Her research interests include job stress, work motivation, job performance, work-home interaction, and aging at work. She has published many book chapters as well as articles on these topics in today’s leading scientific journals. Jan de Jonge is Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, and Vice-Dean of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences. He is a licensed work and organizational psychologist as well as a licensed occupational health psychologist. His research interests include the optimization of performance at work and at sports, and he has published well over a hundred articles, books and chapters. Until recently, he served as the Editor of the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology. Toon Taris is Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at Utrecht University, The Netherlands. He is currently Scientific Editor of Work & Stress and serves on the boards of several other international journals. He has published hundreds of articles and chapters on topics such as occupational health, stress, engagement, workaholism, authenticity at work, as well as on longitudinal research methods and nonresponse, in journals such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Vocational Behavior and the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology.

Reviews for An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology

"""The book is targeted at students of work and organisational psychology but it could certainly be of interest for advanced study in related fields. For a book of this quality the paperback version represents excellent value for money and would be a useful introductory text to anyone studying the psychology of work."" (Occupational Health At Work, 1 August 2014)"

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An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology

Maria C.W. Peeters (Utrecht University, The Netherlands), Jan de Jonge (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; University of South Australia), Toon Taris (Utrecht University, The Netherlands)

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