Psychology of Working: Theory Development, Research, and Public Policy

Since 2001, this project has been developing a new framework and theory which represents an innovative way of understanding and intervening in the work lives of everyone who works and who wants/needs to work. The terrain of an inclusive and social-justice infused perspective of work has been mapped and a linear model of psychology of working, which stimulated considerable research, has been developed. Empirical research has confirmed many of the core tenets, informing new counseling practice approaches as well as systemic change initiatives. In addition, psychology of working has generated research on work volition, critical consciousness, decent work, and many other aspects of work.

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