Psychosocial Factors at Work in the Asia Pacific
From Theory to Practice
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Occupational & Industrial Psychology, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9783319444000 | |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | September 24, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9783319444000 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | September 24, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This book presents research and best practice examples from the Asia Pacific region to address the gap in global expertise on psychosocial factors at work. It explores practices in the region that promote healthy workplaces and workers by presenting research from around the globe on issues such as telework, small and medium-sized enterprises, disaster-struck areas, suicide prevention, and workplace client violence. It discusses practical, multidisciplinary efforts to address worker occupational health. Further, it explores psychosocial risk and prevention, as well as the significant role of cultural variations and practices in the diverse range of countries covered.
This book presents research and best practice examples from the Asia Pacific region to address the gap in global expertise on psychosocial factors at work. It explores practices in the region that promote healthy workplaces and workers by presenting research from around the globe on issues such as telework, small and medium-sized enterprises, disaster-struck areas, suicide prevention, and workplace client violence. It discusses practical, multidisciplinary efforts to address worker occupational health. Further, it explores psychosocial risk and prevention, as well as the significant role of cultural variations and practices in the diverse range of countries covered.
