The information is clearly presented throughout the book, quite readable for all sorts of readers. It will be useful for those seeking an introduction to the elements that create the work experience and how that experience can be enhanced by actions of both workers and supervisors. Any library with patrons interested in this topic should consider adding it to its collection.

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Covering important topics such as job satisfaction, workplace stress, and the changing nature of jobs and careers in the 21st century, this valuable resource explores how working affects us psychologically, for better and for worse and sometimes in imperceptible ways. Although most people go to work Monday through Friday, few stop to think about the central role work plays in our lives. Besides allowing us to provide for the material needs of ourselves and our families, having a job or career can help us to meet new people and stay socially connected, to increase our self-esteem and sense of self-worth, and to allow us to have an impact on the world. But work can also leave us exhausted and stressed, and many people find it difficult to balance their work and personal lives. This clear and accessibly written book in Greenwood's Psychology of Everyday Life series provides readers with an understanding of the important roles work plays in our lives, the many forms work may take, and the ways in which our relationships with work change throughout our lives. The information, presented in an unassuming, easy-to-understand manner, is drawn from classical theory as well as from contemporary research, affording readers a well-rounded understanding of the topic. The book also includes a collection of real-world scenarios to illustrate key concepts as well as scholarly essays offering perspective on current issues and debates related to work in America.
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The information is clearly presented throughout the book, quite readable for all sorts of readers. It will be useful for those seeking an introduction to the elements that create the work experience and how that experience can be enhanced by actions of both workers and supervisors. Any library with patrons interested in this topic should consider adding it to its collection.
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Covering important topics such as job satisfaction, workplace stress, and the changing nature of jobs and careers in the 21st century, this valuable resource explores how working affects us psychologically, for better and for worse and sometimes in imperceptible ways.
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Examines the ways in which people work, what motivates us to work, and how our relationships with work differ based on gender, age, and socioeconomic status
Many readers, especially teenagers and young adults, come to the psychology section of a library looking to find answers to questions they have about why they-or people they know-are feeling or acting a certain way. They don't care much about abstract, academic theories; they want to learn about real-world examples and applications that are relevant to them. Each volume in The Psychology of Everyday Life examines the psychology behind a particular facet of everyday life-from exercising to eating, from relaxing to socializing with friends. Through an accessible format and easy-to-understand language, these books explore the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the psychology of these everyday contexts and examine key issues and debates related to them.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781440850035
Publisert
2018-04-02
Utgiver
Vendor
Greenwood Press
Vekt
567 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, E, 05, 04
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
216

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Om bidragsyterne

Rudy Nydegger, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Management at Union College, and the Chief of Psychology at Ellis Hospital, both of which are in Schenectady, NY.