Research subject Work and organizational psychology
Work and organizational psychology is the study of individuals’ work-related experiences, perceptions, reactions, and actions in relation to work matters and organization, individual expectations, and the ways in which individuals comprise and/or interact with groups and organizations.
Studies examine the importance of physical and psycho-social factors of the work environment for motivation and performance as well as for career development, health, and well-being. The interactions between the individual, group, and organization are also studied in light of various organizational conditions, including the mutual choices and preferences of organizations and individuals.
A distinguishing feature of work and organizational psychology, in comparison to other work sciences, is the inclusion of the individual perspective.
Source: The Swedish National Committee for Psychological Sciences
Translation: David Speeckaert
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Researchers
Magnus Sverke
Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology
Petra Lindfors
Professor
Sophie Charlotte Albrecht
Guest
Gunnar Aronsson
Professor Emeritus
Louise Bergman
PhD Student
Claudia Bernhard-Oettel
Professor
Anders Eriksson
PhD Student
Helena Falkenberg
Assistant Professor
Rebecca Fältén
PhD Student
Johnny Hellgren
Assistant Professor
Sara Henryson Eidvall
Part-time Teacher
Rebecka Holmgren
PhD Student
Annika Härenstam
Researcher
Gunn Johansson
Professor Emerita
Yannick Klein
PhD Student
Constanze Leineweber
Associate Professor
Sofia Malmrud
PhD Student
Christine Bergljottsdotter
Associate Professor
Franziska Müller
PhD Student
Alexander Nordgren Selar
Guest
Jacobus Pienaar
Associate Professor
Jonas Rafi
Researcher
Carolina Anna Elisa Sconfienza
PhD Student
Anders Sjöberg
Associate Professor
Marta Sousa-Ribeiro Larsson
Guest
Johanna Stengård
Researcher
Philip Ström
PhD Student
Kristina Sundqvist
Researcher
Anna Sofia Tanimoto
PhD Student
Ingemar Torbiörn
Professor Emeritus
Gunnela Westlander
Professor Emerita
Courses and programmes
Below is a list of free standing courses on bachelor's and master's levels mainly within the area of work- and organizational psychology that you can apply to. Please note the eligibility demands for each course.
Doctoral studies
For information about studying at the PhD level and finding courses in the area of work- and organizational psychology, see the page Courses and programmes.
More than 10 PhD students study work- and organizational psychology at the Department of Psychology, often leading to at least one new doctoral dissertation every year.
Departments and centres
The research in this subject at Stockholm University is mainly done within the Division of Work and Organizational Psychology at the Department of Psychology.
Department of Psychology Division of Work and Organizational Psychology