An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology

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 21^st-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, 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 the positive aspects and outcomes of work, including motivation,  performance, creativity, and engagement. The contributors also discuss prevention and intervention strategies with a special focus on the different levels and aims of interventions, as well as pro-active, positive interventions such as job crafting to amplify productive and well-functioning workers.

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.