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Psicothema, 2012. Vol. Vol. 24 (nº 1). 66-72




La emergencia de la psicología de la salud ocupacional positiva

Arnold B. Bakker1, Alfredo Rodríguez-Muñoz2 y Daantje Derks1

1 Erasmus University Rotterdam y
2 Universidad Complutense de Madrid

El objetivo del presente trabajo consiste en ofrecer una revisión del concepto emergente de la Psicología de la Salud Ocupacional Positiva (PSOP). Se analiza la utilidad de centrar la atención en conceptos positivos para comprender la salud y el bienestar en el trabajo. Se describen los hallazgos empíricos en diversas temáticas positivas en las organizaciones, incluyendo el engagement, el capital psicológico y el job crafting. Además, se revisan las primeras intervenciones positivas en este ámbito, identificando algunas preguntas para la investigación futura.

The emergence of positive occupational health psychology. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the emerging concept of Positive Occupational Health Psychology (POHP). We discuss the usefulness of focusing on positive constructs in order to understand the path to health and well-being at work. We describe research findings on several POHP topics, including engagement, psychological capital, and job crafting. Additionally, we review the first positive interventions in this field and conclude by identifying some specific questions for future research.

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