[The emergence of positive occupational health psychology]
Arnold B Bakker1, Alfredo Rodríguez-Muñoz, Daantje Derks
1Facultad de Ciencias Sociales - Instituto de Psicología, Erasmus University Rotterdam, 3000 Rotterdam, the Netherlands. bakker@fsw.eur.nl
Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the emerging concept of Positive Occupational Health Psychology (POHP). We discuss the usefulness of focusing on positive constructs in order to understand the path to health and well-being at work. We describe research findings on several POHP topics, including engagement, psychological capital, and job crafting. Additionally, we review the first positive interventions in this field and conclude by identifying some specific questions for future research.
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