Teacher(s)

SOMEBODY;

Language

French

Main themes

Part 1 : Detailed presentation of the process of coping as developed in the model of Lazarus and Folkman (1984) ; the three theoretical assumptions of the model (situational, processual and transactional) and why they have been omitted from most research. The conceptual framework for work analysis which gives meaning to enrich the approaches to the process of coping ; parallel examination of key elements of the conceptual framework of work analysis (behaviours, constraints, effects, dynamics) and the model of the process of coping. Analysis of coping strategies as a sub-group of effective work activities. . Part 2 : Detailed presentation of the JDR model (Job Demands-Resources) of Schaufeli and Bakker (2004) ; the two processes which account for well-being in the workplace (process of deterioriation of health and motivational process) ; current state of research. Presentation of a research study based on this model. Examination of the advantages, drawbacks and practical limits of this model. Part 3 : Research on stress and coping in the professional environment includes, as explanatory variables, characteristic features of work (e.g. conditions of work) and/or individuals (e.g. type of personality) which cause it. However, there has been little investigation of the effects of the social status of employees: this question is particularly relevant in the light of the growing diversity of the labour force (in terms of gender, culture etc.) Indeed, work on social stigmatization has established that belonging to a socially devalued group (in the world of work this means being a woman, a foreigner or an elderly employee) is a source of stress and may set in train processes involving loss of self-esteem which can affect an individual's performance and attitudes. The course deals with certain processes of social stigmatization, their effects on well-being and the strategies for coping that employees can develop. This analysis is applied to certain groups of employees, especially elderly ones, and the topic of age in the workplace.

Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	Lecturer : - Course objectives (skills) PART 1 : STRATEGIES FOR COPING : FROM THE MODEL TO PROFESSIONAL REALITY To adopt a critical and pragmatic stance towards the notion of the strategy of coping and make in functional in respect of the tasks and activities of the employee. PART 2 : THE JD-R MODEL (JOB DEMANDS-RESOURCES) : CONCEPTS, METHODS AND APPLICATION To develop a methodological application and a critical stance towards a theoretical model. PART 3 : STRESS AND COPING : EFFECTS LINKED TO DIVERSITY (E.G. AGE, GENDER, ETHNICITY) : To include in the analysis aspects of stress and coping relating to diversity within organizations.

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Content

PART 1 : STRATEGIES FOR COPING : FROM THE MODEL TO PROFESSIONAL REALITY To adopt a critical and pragmatic stance towards the notion of the strategy of coping and make in functional in respect of the tasks and activities of the employee. PART 2 : THE JD-R MODEL (JOB DEMANDS-RESOURCES) : CONCEPTS, METHODS AND APPLICATION To develop a methodological application and a critical stance towards a theoretical model. PART 3 : STRESS AND COPING : EFFECTS LINKED TO DIVERSITY (E.G. AGE, GENDER, ETHNICITY) : To include in the analysis aspects of stress and coping relating to diversity within organizations. Part 1 : Detailed presentation of the process of coping as developed in the model of Lazarus and Folkman (1984) ; the three theoretical assumptions of the model (situational, processual and transactional) and why they have been omitted from most research. The conceptual framework for work analysis which gives meaning to enrich the approaches to the process of coping ; parallel examination of key elements of the conceptual framework of work analysis (behaviours, constraints, effects, dynamics) and the model of the process of coping. Analysis of coping strategies as a sub-group of effective work activities. . Part 2 : Detailed presentation of the JDR model (Job Demands-Resources) of Schaufeli and Bakker (2004) ; the two processes which account for well-being in the workplace (process of deterioriation of health and motivational process) ; current state of research. Presentation of a research study based on this model. Examination of the advantages, drawbacks and practical limits of this model. Part 3 : Research on stress and coping in the professional environment includes, as explanatory variables, characteristic features of work (e.g. conditions of work) and/or individuals (e.g. type of personality) which cause it. However, there has been little investigation of the effects of the social status of employees: this question is particularly relevant in the light of the growing diversity of the labour force (in terms of gender, culture etc.) Indeed, work on social stigmatization has established that belonging to a socially devalued group (in the world of work this means being a woman, a foreigner or an elderly employee) is a source of stress and may set in train processes involving loss of self-esteem which can affect an individual's performance and attitudes. The course deals with certain processes of social stigmatization, their effects on well-being and the strategies for coping that employees can develop. This analysis is applied to certain groups of employees, especially elderly ones, and the topic of age in the workplace.

Other information

Teaching method(s) : Lectures, illustrations, discussions, exercices etc. Assessment methods : There is a group exercise in each part of the course. At the end, each group chooses one of the three exercises and produces a five page report to be emailed to the course coordinator.

Faculty or entity

PSP