{"product_id":"9780826199683","title":"Occupational Health Psychology","description":"\u003cp\u003eOccupational Health Psychology (OHP) is a rapidly expanding interdisciplinary field that focuses on the science and practice of psychology in promoting anddeveloping workplace health- and safety-related initiatives. This comprehensive text for undergraduate and graduate survey courses is the first toencompass a wide range of key issues in OHP from a North American perspective. It draws from the domains of psychology, public health, preventive medicine,nursing, industrial engineering, law, and epidemiology to focus on the theory and practice of protecting and promoting the health, well-being, and safetyof individuals in the workplace and improving the quality of work life. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text addresses key psychosocial work issues that are often related to mental and physical health problems, including psychological distress, burnout,depression, accidental injury, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. It examines leadership styles as they impact organizational culture and providesspecific recommendations for reducing employee-related stress through improved leader practices. Also addressed is the relationship between adversepsychosocial working conditions and harmful health behaviors, along with interventions aimed at improving the work environment and maximizingeffectiveness. Additionally, the book discusses how scientists and practitioners in OHP conduct research and other important concerns such as workplaceviolence, work\/life balance, and safety. The book reinforces learning with chapter objectives, highlight boxes containing intriguing examples of researchand current controversies, and chapter summaries. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprises the first comprehensive text on Occupational Health Psychology for undergraduate and graduate survey courses \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers key issues in health psychology in the workplace such as stress, violence, work\/life balance, and safety \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganized and written for easy access by students and faculty \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides specific recommendation for reducing employee stress \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes learning objectives, highlight boxes, and end-of-chapter summaries \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47129093964016,"sku":"9780826199683","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780826199683_p0.jpg?v=1763748799","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780826199683","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}