02523 - PSICOLOGIA DEL LAVORO

Learning outcomes

The course aims to present students with the main theoretical models developed by the discipline to understand work behaviour and the major variables that can influence it. Particular attention will be paid to examining how working conditions can modify subjective experience and lifestyles, impacting performance, health, and well-being outcomes.

Course contents

The course provides a basic knowledge of the main theories and methods of study and interventions in Work Psychology. Particular emphasis will be placed on discussing those constructs and methods that find wider application in the sports field and sports management.

The topics will be presented from both a theoretical-conceptual and an applicative point of view, giving particular emphasis to empirical evidence, professional testimonies, and case studies related to the world of health, well-being, and motor sciences in general.

The course topics will be divided into two modules, as outlined below.

Module 1

• Functions and meanings of work
• Work motivation
• Job satisfaction
• Job analysis
• Personnel selection and training
• Work-related stress
• Diversity and inclusion in organisations
• Professional identity and career in sports
• Work-life balance
• Psychology of organisational and sports change

Module 2

• Leadership and power in organisations
• Teamwork
• Psychology of workplace safety
• Prevention in workplaces
• Organisational well-being interventions and positive psychology
• Nudging
• Effective communication in sports and organisational teams
• Ergonomics and physical well-being in work and sports environments
• Empowerment
• Work psychology and new technologies

Readings/Bibliography

• Truxillo, D., Bauer, T., Erdogan, B., Miglioretti, M., & Zaniboni, S. (2020). Work and Organisational Psychology (pp. 1-352). UTET University.
• In addition to the previous book, it is suggested to read and know the following chapters from the book by Sarchielli, G., and Fraccaroli, F. (2023). Introduction to Work Psychology. Bologna: Il Mulino. Chapters: III. Working today: questions and resources. IV. The psychological bond between individual and work. V. The worker and his tasks. VII. Work revenues and costs.

Additional articles, teaching materials, as well as lesson slides, will also be made available by the lecturers, which will constitute an integral part of the programme to be studied for exam preparation.

No particular prior knowledge is required for the successful attendance of the lessons. Attendance at lessons is strongly recommended.

There are no differences between attending and non-attending students in the exam programme. Attendance is encouraged to acquire knowledge progressively and participate in classroom exercises.

Teaching methods

The main mode will be frontal lessons. Discussions in the classroom will be stimulated based on the reading of scientific articles, case studies, and the viewing of videos on topics related to the course. Furthermore, there may be interventions by external guests, experts, or key witnesses regarding the course topics.

Assessment methods

The exam will be based on multiple-choice and open-ended questions. There will be a total of 23 questions, including 3 open-ended and 20 multiple-choice questions with 4 different answer options. Open-ended questions will award 3.5 points each, while multiple-choice questions will award 1 point each. Honours will be awarded in the case of a flawless exam where the answers to the open-ended questions are entirely relevant, clear, and comprehensive.

Registration for the exam is done through the Almaesami application. The time available for the exam is 60 minutes. No aids (calculator, dictionary, etc.) are required or allowed for the exam, except in special cases to be agreed upon in advance with the lecturer.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders are invited to contact the lecturer at least 15 days before the exam if they wish to evaluate the possibility of adapting the exam mode (e.g., oral exam) or if they have particular needs regarding the lessons.

Teaching tools

Le slide degli incontri, così come materiale presentato a lezione, test e scale autovalutative, saranno messe a disposizione dai docenti sulla piattaforma Virtuale: https://virtuale.unibo.it/.

Office hours

See the website of Simone Donati

See the website of Mabel San Román Niaves