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Psychology doctoral training in work and health
J S Raymond1, D W Wood, W K Patrick
1University of Hawaii, School of Public Health.
The American Psychologist
|October 1, 1990
Summary
Psychology can advance healthy workplaces by developing doctoral training in occupational health psychology. This integrated approach requires collaboration across professions to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Public Health
- Professional Psychology
Background:
- Psychology has a crucial role in advocating for and establishing healthy work environments.
- Current training models need to evolve to meet this need.
- A gap exists in specialized doctoral-level training for occupational health psychologists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a model for doctoral-level training in occupational health psychology.
- To outline the necessary integration of health psychology and public health principles.
- To identify key considerations for developing such training programs.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual model development based on integrated health and public health principles.
- Identification of essential components for doctoral training programs.
- Emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue with related professions.
Main Results:
- A viable role exists for doctoral-level occupational health psychologists in academia and practice.
- Doctoral training should integrate health psychology and public health.
- Key issues include predoctoral training, academic standards, faculty, and training settings.
Conclusions:
- Establishing doctoral training in occupational health psychology is essential for promoting workplace health.
- Collaboration with other professions and institutions is vital for success.
- This training will contribute to reducing work-related diseases and injuries.
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