Occupational Health Psychology [Paperback]

• Provides a thorough introduction to occupational health psychology and an accessible overview of the key themes in research and practice
• Each chapter relates to an aspect of the core education curriculum delineated by the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology
• Written by internationally recognized experts in the field
• Examines a host of contemporary workplace health issues, including work-related stress; the psychosocial work environment;?positive psychology and employee well-being; psychosocial risk management; workspace design; organizational research methods; and corporate culture and health

About the Editors ix

Notes on Contributors xi

Preface xvi

1 An Introduction to Occupational Health Psychology 1
Jonathan Houdmont and Stavroula Leka

2 Work-Related Stress: A Theoretical Perspective 31
Tom Cox and Amanda Griffiths

3 Work Organization and Health 57
Michael P. ODriscoll and Paula Brough

4 Interventions to Promote Well-Being at Work 88
Raymond Randall and Karina Nielsen

5 Psychosocial Risk Management at the Workplace Level 124
Stavroula Leka and Tom Cox

6 Workplace Health Promotion 157
Andrew J. Noblet and John J. Rodwell

7 Positive Occupational Health Psychology 194
Arnold B. Bakker and Daantje Derks

8 The Physical Workspace: An OHP Perspective 225
Phil Leather, Tony Zarola, and Angeli Santos