International handbook of work and health psychology /

Many factors are contributing to higher workplace stress and work-family imbalances, e.g., technology, downsizing, greater focus on the bottom line, the difficult economy, and micro management by corporate leaders. In this volume, which addresses a topic of increasing concern, 41 contributors provide a broad overview of work and health psychology; analyze individual differences in work stress and health outcomes; describe how various workplace factors impact employee health; discuss ways organizations can enhance individual well-being and help workers manage stress; and consider how organizations can positively affect employee well-being by improving their culture and leadership. In this new edition (2nd ed., 2003), academicians Cooper, Quick, and Schabracq put "more emphasis on individual and organizational intervention and prevention." Key topics covered include work stress and cardiovascular disease, gender differences in work stress, worker assistance programs, employee coaching, and management development. The editors' epilogue includes a model of psychologically healthy workplaces and suggestions for future research. Numerous references in each chapter include citations to leading academic journals and books. Steve Greenhouse's The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker (CH, Sep'08, 46-0398) is a shorter but highly recommended related title. Summing Up: Recommended. Academic collections, upper-division undergraduate and above, as well as professional libraries. G. E. Kaupins Boise State University