Work and Stress A Research Overview
“Work and Stress: A Research Overview” by Philip Dewe, published by Taylor & Francis Group on September 25, 2023, is a concise examination of the impact of stress in the workplace. This 112-page book analyzes and contextualizes research surrounding workplace stress, addressing the challenges posed by technology and the evolving nature of work. It utilizes a behavioral perspective to explore how individuals navigate the balance between life, work, and wellbeing.
Readers will find an insightful discussion on the implications of the gig economy and precarious work, as well as the stress-related consequences of shifting work structures. The book serves as a valuable resource for researchers in fields such as organizational behavior and industrial psychology, while also appealing to practitioners interested in enhancing workplace wellbeing. Through its focused analysis, this edition provides a framework for understanding the complexities of stress in modern work environments.
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Stress is a leading cause of ill health in the workplace. This shortform book analyses, summarises and contextualises research around stress at work.
The book begins by exploring the impact and challenges of technology and the challenging and changing contours and boundaries of the nature of work. Using a behaviour lens, the authors draw on cyberpsychology to illuminate the choices we make to balance life, work and wellbeing. The changing nature of work is analysed, shifting structures and boundaries explored and the stress consequences of such themes as the gig economy and precarious work are also included in the book.
A compelling framework for researchers of work, organisation and psychology, this concise book is also valuable reading for reflective practitioners, seeking to understand the importance of wellbeing in the workplace
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