Current issues in Occupational Health Psychology
Venue: Aula Magna, Palazzo Istruzione - corso Bettini 84 - Rovereto (TN)
A workshop on the most recent research advances on the topics of the Occupational Health Psychology was organized within the framework of the Study Days of the Doctoral Course in Psychological and Educational Science.
The initiative will involve two internationally renowned experts. We welcome students and researchers interested in the topic, upon prior booking.
The workshop will offer the opportunity to debate with other experts of the sector on the ongoing projects, for all researchers currently active on the topics of the workshop.
The initiative was sponsored by AIP (Italian Association of Psychology).
Program
09.30: Registration
10.15: Welcome and introduction
Franco Fraccaroli – University of Trento; Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science – Italy
10.30: Recovery from job stress
Sabine Sonnentag – University of Mannheim; Department of Psychology - Germany
11.30: 3/4 selected short presentations by junior researchers on the subject "job stress and recovery + discussion
13.00: break for lunch
14.30 Psychological interventions for an aging worksforce
Donald M. Truxillo - Portland State University; Department of Psychology - USA
15.30: 3/4 selected short presentations by junior researchers on the subject “aging in workplace” + discussion
17.00: closing remarks and end of the workshop
Scientific Organizer
Franco Fraccaroli – University of Trento - Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science – Italy
Important deadlines
November 1: abstract submission for short presentation deadline (optional) for those who would like the opportunity to present their research at the meeting
November 26: registration deadline
Short presentations
We scheduled two time slots during the study day where students shall discuss their ongoing project works submitted by PhDs and researchers.
The first time slot, after the presentation by Sabine Sonnetag, will be devoted to the topic “Job Stress and Recovery”. The second time slot, following the presentation by Donald Truxillo, will deal with the topic “Aging in Workplace”.
Considering the tight schedule and in order to foster a fruitful debate regarding the research projects, 3 to 4 speeches will be allowed for each time slot.
Interested students are invited to send their abstract regarding their speech to franco.fraccaroli [at] unitn.it by 1 November. A selection committee (Members: Sonnetag, Truxillo, Fraccaroli) will examine and evaluate the submitted abstracts - should we receive more abstracts than those actually manageable. The main selection criterion will be the consistency of the abstract with the topic of the day.
Instructions for abstract submission
The abstract will be drafted in English, in about 150 words. It shall contain information on the research project (objectives, method) and already achieved outputs, if any. The candidate shall indicate the progress report of the project (concept stage; implementation stage; data analysis; etc.).
The abstract shall be aimed at receiving remarks and suggestions by experts on the topic. Abstract shall NOT DEAL with already accomplished research projects and published results. They shall refer to ongoing projects.
Questions to the experts are welcome on the topics regarding the research hypothesis, the planning of the research, the interpretation of results, and the data analysis strategy.”
Registration
Registration to the event is free of charge but it is compulsory.
The form to register is available here.
Workshop Office
Communication services – Rovereto Branch
University of Trento
Corso Bettini, 84 - 38068 Rovereto (TN)
comunicazione-rovereto [at] unitn.it (subject: COHP%202014%2C%20December%202)
fax +39 0464 808459
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