Psychological and organizational perspectives on work, stress and health

The course highlights in-depth theoretical and practical aspects of work, stress and health/ill health from a psychological and organisational perspective. It deals with the trend towards more borderless working conditions in terms of time, space and work content, uncertain employment conditions, working hours, working conditions and organisational changes.

The course relates demands and resources at work to the organisation of work and overall social development. Working conditions are related to both work-related and health-related outcomes, and the course also includes aspects such as recovery, interventions and health promotion/preventive work. Issues relating to gender, ethnicity and social status are also addressed in the course. A central theme is how both individuals and organisations can contribute to a sustainable working life.

As a registered student on this course you will find detailed course information and communication in the learning platform Canvas.

Teaching Format

Compulsory elements may occur in the course. These are stated in the schedule and explained in more detail in the course instructions.

Detailed information can be found in the current syllabus and the course instructions for the course. A link to the syllabus can be found here on the page and the course instructions are posted on the course website in the university's learning platform no later than the start of the course.

Expected learning outcomes

The learning outcomes for this course are listed in the syllabus.

Assessment

Information about the forms of assessments for this course are listed in the syllabus and explained in detail in the course instructions.

You will find the dates for the examinations in the schedule.

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

In case the course literature list is missing, please check with the course leader before buying any expensive books etc.

Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.

This course is compulsory for the Master's programme in Personnel, Work, and Organisation, 120 credits, and offered as an elective course, with limited admission, in the International two-year master’s program in psychology, 120 credits.

Course leader/examiner
Magnus Sverke, magnus.sverke@psychology.su.se, Constanze Leineweber, constanze.leineweber@psychology.su.se

Registered students should primarily use our learning platform for teacher communication.

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