Handbook on the State of the Art in Applied Psychology

Herausgegeben:Graf, Peter; Dozois, David J. A.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Learn the most up-to-date developments in applied psychology with one authoritative collection

The Handbook on the State of the Art in Applied Psychology delivers 19 state-of-the-art addresses on a selected topic in applied psychology. Together, they constitute an up-to-date and authoritative reference that describes the most cutting-edge material in the most prominent domains of applied psychology. The accomplished academics and editors Dr. Peter Graf and Dr. David Dozois put the focus on areas where the most profound recent progress has been made. They also emphasize the link between science and practice, showcasing basic science research that has practical implications for real world problems.

Readers will benefit from up-to-date research on topics as varied as occupational commitment and organizational productivity, forgiveness, shared cultural spaces, environmental decision making, and the early identification of reading problems.

In addition to the papers included in the collection, the Handbook on the State of the Art in Applied Psychology features:
_ An insightful preface focused on the theme of connecting basic research to practical solutions in the real world
_ An overview of the chapters and their arrangement in the collection
_ An author and subject index to assist readers in finding the information they seek
_ A focus on the most cutting-edge advancements in the field of applied psychology, with an emphasis on the impact of technological innovation and increased recognition of cultural determinants of behavior

Perfect for applied psychology researchers, workers, teachers, and students around the world, Handbook on the State of the Art in Applied Psychology also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone looking for an efficient way to get up to speed on the latest developments on a wide variety of relevant topics in applied psychology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons / Wiley-Blackwell
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1A119627690
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 528
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 958g
• ISBN-13: 9781119627692
• ISBN-10: 1119627699
• Artikelnr.: 60577123

Autorenporträt

DR. PETER GRAF is Professor of Psychology at the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia in Canada. He was formerly Co-President of the International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP). DR. DAVID DOZOIS is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program at the Department of Psychology at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. He was formerly Co-President of the International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP).

Inhaltsangabe

List of Contributors xv

Preface xix

Part I: Optimal Health and Functioning at Work and Home 1

Chapter 1 Chasing the Dream: The Healthy and Productive Workplace 3

Psychologically Healthy Workplace 5

Toward Evidence-Based Practice in Employee Well-Being 7

Leadership as a Case Study 9

Summary and Conclusion 12

References 13

Chapter 2 Commitment at Work: Past, Present, and Future 19

A Brief History 20

Why Workplace Commitments Matter 22

Commitment in an Era of Change 26

Current Controversies 28

Definition 28

Dimensionality 29

Distinctiveness 30

Advances in Methodology 31

Temporal Process Approach 32

Person-Centered Approach 33

Implications and Applications 36

Future Challenges 39

Conclusion 40

References 41

Chapter 3 How Psychologists Can Contribute to Individual Well-Being, Organizational Productivity, and Saving the Planet Through Better Buildings 51

Affordable and Clean Energy Goals 52

Sustainable Built Environments 54

Individual Lighting Controls 55

Indoor Air Quality 57

Green Buildings 58

Sustainable Buildings as Organizational Strategies 60

Understand Decisions 61

Organizational Decisions: More than Return on Investment 61

The Problem of Rebound 65

Influence Building Sustainability Decisions 66

Change Decision-Maker Behavior 66

Change Building Policies: Codes, Standards, and Recommendations 69

Energy and Building Regulations 69

Building Certification Schemes 70

Standards and Recommendations 70

Conclusions 71

Note 72

References 72

Chapter 4 Key Challenges to Understanding Environmental Decision-Making 81

Background in the Environmental Movement 82

Assessing the Strength of Evidence 83

Focusing on What Matters 84

Expanding Our Theories of Altruism 87

Unifying the Grand Traditions 88

Understanding Contexts 89

Considering Social Influences and Network Effects 91

Examining Emerging Technologies 92

Engaging Normative Theories 93

Incorporating Sustainability 94

Conclusion 96

Acknowledgments 97

References 97

Part II: Mental and Physical Health 109

Chapter 5 On the Role of Passion in Optimal Functioning: A Multidimensional Perspective 111

On Optimal Functioning in Society 113

On the Concept of Passion 114

A Dualistic Model of Passion 116

On the Harmonious and Obsessive Passions 116

Initial Research on Passion 118

Passion and Optimal Functioning in Society 119

Passion and Psychological Well-Being 120

Passion and Physical Health 122

Passion and Interpersonal Relationships 123

Passion and Performance 125

Passion and Contributions to Society 127

Passion and Optimal Functioning in Society: Integrative Studies 128

Conclusions 129

Notes 130

References 131

Chapter 6 Effects, Mechanisms, and Implementation: Ways to Improve Interventions and Policies Promoting Healthy Diet and Physical Activity 139

Does It Work: Frameworks and Taxonomies for Evaluation and Monitoring of Effects of Interventions and Policies Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Diet 142

Approaches Focused on Health and Environment Outcomes 143

Approaches Focused on Health and Processes Outcome