Work and organisational psychology/WOP-JY

Research in the field of work and organisational psychology in the Department of Psychology focuses on how working conditions and career paths can be designed to be sustainable, supporting the well-being of both employees and organizations in a changing working life.
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Research group type
Research group
Core fields of research
Physical activity, health and wellbeing
Sustainable business and economics
Research areas
Sustainable Worklife and Careers
JYU.Well
Learning at work and well-being
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Psychology
Department
Department of Psychology

Research group description

We study working life from the perspective of sustainable careers and employee well-being. A humanly sustainable working life supports employees’ skills, resources, and value-based work. We focus on how working conditions and their changes affect meaningfulness of work and well-being in a rapidly changing world of work.

We are interested in the fit between the individual and work at different career stages, as well as experiences of meaningfulness and engagement at work. We also examine how the relationship to work develops and remains meaningful over time, and what factors support well-being and interaction amid changes in working life.

Our research covers employees from different occupational groups across various sectors and organizations, both private and public. Our methods include large-scale surveys and longitudinal studies, qualitative approaches, and interventions that support well-being and sustainable careers.

Our research has been funded by, among others, the Academy of Finland, the Occupational Safety and Health Fund, Kela, and the Foundation for Municipal Development.

Research group