Organizational psychology research
Organizational psychology research within the Birkbeck Business School employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and falls across three strands:
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI): Our research addresses EDI across social categories including gender, race, age, and class in a range of work contexts. We consider the role of language and how these identities are socially constructed. We examine unequal working lives and careers, intersectionality and the lived experience of marginalised and minoritised workers in the workplace. Psychological approaches to diversity, prejudice and stereotypes are used to explore the effects of workforce diversity on organisational success and of intergenerational relationships on ageism.
Occupational health and wellbeing: Our research examines work-related wellbeing and both physical and mental health, focusing on the causes and consequences of occupational distress, how disorders relate to work, and how organisations can support workers with health needs. We examine work-life boundary management and endeavour to address work-life balance. We consider policies and interventions that improve occupational health and practice, helping patients return to work, and ensure that findings are translated into policy, practice, and legislation.
Contemporary work and ways of working: Our research focuses on current challenges facing individuals, teams and organisations and how these impact on work, identities and ways of working. This includes the role of human resource management within contemporary organisations, and the impact of organisational change and digital technologies. We examine new, flexible, hybrid and precarious forms of work (including entrepreneurship), the rise of invisible work and the impact on meaningfulness and identity.
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Our academic staff: Alexandra Beauregard, Uracha Chatrakul Na Ayudhya, Libby Drury, David Gamblin, Julie Gore, Vanessa Iwowo, Caroline Kamau-Mitchell, Mark Stringer, Kevin Teoh, Lukas Wallrich, Rebecca Whiting.
RESEARCH impacts
Our members publish widely in journals, government committees, and professional bodies, participate in podcasts and speaking engagements, and deliver professional training.
RESEARCH CENTRES AND affiliations
Our members are affiliated with the below research centres and networks.
We are fellows of professional bodies, contribute evidence to UK and overseas governments, chair committees, sit on editorial boards of journals, speak at events, and are regularly cited in the media.
