Psychological and organizational perspectives on work, stress and health

About this programme

The course highlights in-depth theoretical and practical aspects of work, stress and health/ill health from a psychological and organisational perspective. It deals with the trend towards more borderless working conditions in terms of time, space and work content, uncertain employment conditions, working hours, working conditions and organisational changes. The course relates demands and resources at work to the organisation of work and overall social development. Working conditions are related to both work-related and health-related outcomes, and the course also includes aspects such as recovery, interventions and health promotion/preventive work. Issues relating to gender, ethnicity and social status are also addressed in the course. A central theme is how both individuals and organisations can contribute to a sustainable working life. As a registered student on this course you will find detailed course information and communication in the learning platform Canvas . Compulsory elements may occur in the course. These are stated in the schedule and explained in more detail in the course instructions. Detailed information can be found in the current syllabus and the course instructions for the course. A link to the syllabus can be found here on the page and the course instructions are posted on the course website in the university's learning platform no later than the start of the course. Information about the forms of assessments for this course are listed in the syllabus and explained in detail in the course instructions.