The Individual in the Changing Working Life - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521879469 ISBN 13: 9780521879460

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Working life has been the subject of great change in recent years with contemporary conditions generally providing increased opportunities and autonomy for individuals. But these benefits can coincide with greater demands and responsibilities, increasing the pressure to work outside of traditional working hours and so creating conflict between work and family life. This book contributes towards our understanding of contemporary working life, considering how recent changes have affected the work climates, attitudes and well-being of individuals. Combining traditional theoretical frameworks with innovative research, it discusses both the positive and negative effects contemporary working life has on organizations and employees. International experts in the fields of work and organizational psychology present strategies to prevent negative working conditions and help individuals achieve a healthy work–life balance.

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About the Author

Katharina Naswall is a Researcher and Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Stockholm University. Johnny Hellgren is Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the undergraduate program in the Department of Psychology at Stockholm University. Magnus Sverke is Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Stockholm University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521879469
• ISBN 13: 9780521879460
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464
• Editor: Naswall Katharina, Hellgren Johnny, Sverke Magnus