Well-being at the workplace I
About the course
The subject is an elective course for students who have been admitted to the Master's Studies in Psychology. Furthermore, it is part of an Erasmus Blended Intensive Learning Program. Students and staff from two other European Higher Education institutions will participate in the course. Students can attain the learning outcomes without traveling.
This course showcases well-being at work from a positive work and organizational psychology perspective. After having introduced basic concepts and processes, we study the beneficial and undesirable effects of resources in organizations. Taking a multilevel perspective, we focus on resources at the person, interindividual, and organizational level. Specifically, we are shedding light on the following resources:
- Psychological capital
- Humor at work
- Psychological safety in teams
- Leadership styles
- Organizational recovery culture
We will draw on theoretical and empirical research to discuss these resources’ antecedents, consequences, boundary conditions, and mediating processes.
Objectives of the course
Successful completion of the course will lead to the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
Students will learn to
- Apply advanced knowledge on occupational health psychology to practical issues
- Integrate specialized insights regarding the associated factors and mechanisms of work resources, which are the foundation of health-related interventions in organizations as well as psycho-social well-being of employees
Skills
Students will develop in their skills to
- Analyze and deal critically with scientific evidence and apply it to structure and formulate scholarly arguments and derive applications
- Communicate orally on a professional level
General competence
Students will have developed skills that are transferable to other courses (and future work), that is the ability to
- Formulate and analyze academic problems
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- PSY-3029 Work and Organizational Psychology 5 ects
Teaching methods
The teaching methods include the following:
- Lecture
- Group work
- Casework
- Discussions
- Role play
- Training techniques (e.g., moderation, instruction, feedback)
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
Examination
| Oral exam | Duration: 45 Minutes |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Written reflection | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Attendance | Grade: Approved – not approved |
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