Research Overview
The aim of the Institute´s research programme is to combine scientific quality with practical relevance.
In scientific terms the emphasis is on developing and testing theory about the effects of work on employee well-being and performance, and doing so using rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods, with particular emphasis being placed on the use of longitudinal and change studies.
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Collaborations
As well as drawing upon a range of sub-disciplines of psychology and management, work is conducted in collaboration with other disciplines appropriate to the topic under investigation such as:
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Economics
- Computer Science
Practical relevance is ensured by focusing research on work practices and issues of contemporary and emerging significance, and conducting empirical studies within and in collaboration with industrial, commercial and public organisations.
Research projects
The Institute has contributed to core areas of work psychology and related areas including:
- Job redesign
- Training and learning
- Teamworking
- Emotional labour
- Job stress
- Knowledge capture
- New forms of work organization
- Human resource management
- Employment Relations
- Health Organisation