Chapter11OccupationalHealth.ppt

Chapter 11: Occupational Health PSYC 352 October 21 Occupational Health Occupational health: Broad-based concept that refers to the mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing of employee in relation to the conduct of their work. Work plays a critical role in one’s identity, self-esteem, and psychological wellbeing. Positive Psychology Positive psychology: The study of the factors and conditions in life that lead to pleasurable and satisfying outcomes for individuals. Environmental Influences on Mental Health (1 of 3; Warr, 1987) There are 9 determinants of psychological wellbeing: Opportunity for control Opportunity to decide and act in one’s chosen way Potential to predict the consequences of action Environmental Influences on Mental Health (2 of 3; Warr, 1987) Opportunity for skill use Those that prevent people from using skills they already possess Restrictions on the acquisition of new skills Externally generated goals or challenges Environmental variety Environmental Influences on Mental Health (3 of 3; Warr, 1987) Environmental clarity Feedback about actions Clarity of role requirement Availability of money Physical security Opportunity for interpersonal contact Valued social position Esteem Role membership The Components of Mental Health(1 of 4;Warr, 1987) There are 5 major components of mental health: Affective wellbeing Pleasure Arousal Competence A competent person has adequate psychological resources to deal with life’s pressures The Components of Mental Health(2 of 4;Warr, 1987) Autonomy The ability to resist environmental influences and determine one’s own opinions/actions “Employee’s control of the timing and method of her/his work tasks” (Turnbull, 1988) The Components of Mental Health(3 of 4;Warr, 1987) Aspiration Someone with high aspiration engages with the environment, establishes goals, and makes efforts to attain them. The Components of Mental Health(4 of 4;Warr, 1987) Integrated functioning People who are integrated exhibit balance, harm