Основы психологии профессионального здоровья

Магистратура 2022/2023

Статус: Курс обязательный (Международный бизнес /Master in International Business)

Направление: 38.04.02. Менеджмент

Кто читает: Департамент менеджмента

Где читается: Санкт-Петербургская школа экономики и менеджмента

Когда читается: 2-й курс, 2 модуль

Формат изучения: с онлайн-курсом

Онлайн-часы: 24

Охват аудитории: для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ

Преподаватели: Милетич Маина Павловна

Прогр. обучения: Международный бизнес

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 6

Контактные часы: 24

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The course provides students with knowledge of the key concepts, theories, and research findings within the field of Occupational Health Psychology. It provides an overview of such concepts as job satisfaction, work engagement, burnout, workaholism and job boredom. It also gives an overview of such topics as work stress, leisure & recovery, work conflicts, leadership and diversity at work in their relationship to occupational health. The course presents key research-based instruments for assessment of different aspects of psychological well-being at work and provides basic knowledge of intervention techniques targeted at occupational health and flourishing.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, students are expected to have an understanding of the contemporary research on work-related stress and psychological (un)well-being at work, their predictors and outcomes at individual and organizational level. Students must be able to think critically when analyzing individual and industry best practices in the area of work-related (un)well-being. Students are expected to be able to design and implement basic interventions targeted at psychological well-being at work.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Recognize and explain key concepts of OHP
Apply key theories of OHP to professional and personal development goals
Distinguish between different types of psychological functioning at work / work-related (un)well-being
Interpret various work situations in terms of predictors and outcomes of psychological (un)well-being
Use job crafting techniques to enhance well-being at work
Apply knowledge about work stress, stress management and coping strategies
Differentiate different leadership styles in their associations to employee well-being
Apply the concept of positive leadership to personal and professional development goals
Consider the consequences of potential roles conflicts at work
Analyze the pros and cons of diversity in the workplace
Distinguish different psychodiagnostic methods, understand their advantages and disadvantages for individual and organizational diagnostics
Understand the principles of evidence-based organizational interventions
Develop basic interventions targeted at enhancement of psychological well-being at work

Course Contents

Occupational Health & Well-Being
Work-Related (Un)Well-Being: Typology, Predictors and Outcomes
Diagnostic Instruments and Intervention Design
Work Stress and Stress Management
Diversity & Well-Being at Work
Leadership & Employee Well-Being

Assessment Elements

Participation
Quizzes
In the beginning of seminars 2-6 students will have a short quiz (3-5 questions) to evaluate acquaintance with the reading material.
Group Presentation
Students will have to prepare a group presentation on one of the topics of OHP. The list of the topics will be provided during the Seminar 1.
Final Test - OHP
Final test on Occupational Health Psychology consists of questions with single or multiple choices and open questions requiring a short written reply. Students perform the test independently, without referring to written, printed or electronic sources. It is not allowed to use electronic devices that allow storing or transmitting information (mobile phones, etc.) during the test. In case of violation, the test grade will be set to 0.
Final Test - MOOC
Final test on the content of the on-line course "The Science of Happiness". The test consists of questions with single or multiple choices and open questions requiring a short written reply. Students perform the test independently, without referring to written, printed or electronic sources. It is not allowed to use electronic devices that allow storing or transmitting information (mobile phones, etc.) during the test. In case of violation, the test grade will be set to 0.

Interim Assessment

2022/2023 2nd module
0.25 * Final Test - MOOC + 0.15 * Quizzes + 0.25 * Final Test - OHP + 0.1 * Participation + 0.25 * Group Presentation

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Patel, D. (2008). Oxford Handbook of Occupational Health. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.B1F1F2A2

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Work and occupational psychology : integrating theory and practice, , 2013

Course Syllabus