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The transition from school to work is recognized by developmental
psychologists as a significant phase in maturation of young people.
In the 1990s the likelihood that the transition might be delayed by
a period of prolonged unemployment was greater than any time since
the 1930s. The psychological consequences of such a delay need to
be understood because they may be damaging to both the individual
and to society, particularly if they are long-lasting. Such an
understanding is essential for the development of sound policy in
relation to youth unemployment. Originally published in 1993,
Growing up with Unemployment describes a major longitudinal study
of a large group of South Australian school leavers through the
1980s. It assesses the scale and context of the problem and reviews
the methods and theories that have been developed to study the
psychological impact of unemployment. It also looks at those
factors which may contribute towards helping young people cope with
it, such as financial security, social support and being involved
in constructive activities with other people. The authors also
examine how we might be able to predict future unemployment and
understand the relationship between it and alcohol consumption,
smoking and drug use. This book describes a major study with
important implications for employment policy, as well as future
theory and research. This title will be interesting historical
reading for students of psychology and social policy, policy makers
and all those who deal with young people.
Workers in the service industry face unique types and levels of
stress, and this problem is worsening. Many workers and
organizations are now recognizing work stress as a significant
personal and organizational cost, and seeing the need to evaluate a
range of organizational issues that present psychosocial hazards to
the workers. Occupational Stress in the Service Professions
introduces the reader to contemporary theoretical and research
issues and then provides a comprehensive international review of a
range of professions including nurses, correctional officers,
police, fire fighters, volunteers, academics, the clergy and
teachers. The book identifies the main sources of stress for these
specific occupation work groups, and the implications for
intervention. The range of contributions from researchers in
Australia, The Netherlands, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom, and
the United States presents an international perspective. Well
illustrated with case-studies of a number of organizations, the
book serves to explore the political and social nature of the work
stress problem. It then concludes with a chapter on the
implications for intervention, policy and the future and aims to
present a theoretical synthesis, applicable to the whole sector.
Graduate students, researchers, and high level HR professions will
find this an invaluable work.
Workers in the service industry face unique types and levels of stress, and this problem is worsening. Many workers and organizations are now recognising work stress as a significant personal and organizational cost, and seeing the need to evaluate a range of organizational issues that present psychosocial hazards to the workers. Occupational Stress in the Service Professions introduces the reader to contemporary theoretical and research issues and then provides a comprehensive international review of a range of professions including nurses, correctional officers, police, fire fighters, prostitutes, volunteers, academics, the clergy and teachers and identifies the main sources of stress for these specific occupation work groups, and the implications for intervention. The range of contributions from researchers in Australia, The Netherlands, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom, and the United States presents an international perspective, well illustrated with case-studies of a number of organizations, which serves to explore the political and social nature of the work stress problem. It then concludes with a chapter on the implications for intervention, policy and the future and aims to present a theoretical synthesis, applicable to the whole sector. Graduate students, researchers and high level HR professions will find this an invaluable work.
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