WORK AND STRESS
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Nexus of Work and Well-Being
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Occupational Health Psychology Research:
The journal emphasizes studies that explore the psychological well-being of employees, focusing on stressors, coping mechanisms, and mental health outcomes in the workplace. - Workplace Interventions and Evaluations:
It covers research on interventions aimed at improving employee mental health and well-being, with a focus on evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions in diverse organizational contexts. - Work-Life Balance and Conflict:
The journal explores themes related to work-family conflict and the impact of work demands on personal life, aiming to understand how these factors influence overall well-being. - Bullying and Incivility in the Workplace:
Research on workplace bullying, incivility, and their psychological effects is a core area, examining both individual and organizational responses to these issues. - Job Demands-Resources Model:
The journal frequently employs the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model to investigate how job demands and resources affect employee well-being and performance.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Disconnection and Remote Work:
Recent papers highlight the importance of managing digital disconnection and the effects of remote work on employee well-being, underscoring the growing relevance of technology in occupational health. - Impact of Leadership on Employee Well-Being:
There is an increasing focus on how leadership styles and practices influence employee mental health, particularly in relation to stressors and workplace bullying. - Resilience and Personal Resources:
Emerging studies are exploring the role of personal resources, such as resilience and emotional intelligence, in moderating stress and enhancing well-being in the workplace. - Complex Multilevel Interventions:
Research is trending towards the design and evaluation of complex, multilevel interventions that involve multiple stakeholders, reflecting a shift from simpler intervention models. - Health Implications of Non-Traditional Work Arrangements:
The implications of non-traditional work arrangements, such as gig work and flexible schedules, are gaining traction, particularly in understanding their effects on mental health and job satisfaction.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Views of Work-Life Balance:
While work-life balance remains important, the journal has shifted towards more nuanced discussions of work-family conflict, possibly indicating a waning interest in traditional frameworks. - Generalized Stress Models:
There appears to be a decline in research that solely relies on generalized stress models without integrating more contemporary frameworks such as the JD-R model or resilience-focused approaches. - Static Approaches to Workplace Interventions:
Research on static or one-size-fits-all interventions is becoming less common, as the focus turns towards more complex, tailored, and multilevel intervention strategies. - Sole Focus on Individual Factors:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies that only consider individual factors affecting stress and well-being, with a growing emphasis on organizational and contextual influences. - Overly Simplistic Measures of Employee Well-Being:
The journal has moved away from simplistic measures of well-being, favoring more comprehensive and multidimensional assessments that consider various aspects of employee experiences.
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