The Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development: Advancing Decent Work, Inclusivity, and Positive Strength-Based Primary Preventive Interventions for Vulnerable Workers

Frontiers in Psychology

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Annamaria Di Fabio¹  Andrea Svicher¹ 

[1] Department of Education, Literatures and Psychology (Psychology Section), University of Florence

关键词: psychology of sustainability;    sustainable development;    decent work;    inclusivity;    vulnerable workers;    healthy organizations;    strength-based primary prevention perspective;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2021.718354

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

This study discusses the contribution of the psychology of sustainability and sustainable development to the wellbeing of vulnerable workers. The psychology of sustainability and sustainable development is a current area of the research study in the field of sustainability science. It deals with sustainability as a framework to recognize and integrate the value of the psychological approach in the construction of processes linked to sustainable development. Accordingly, the psychology of sustainability and sustainable development could provide sustainable development processes for the employment of vulnerable workers. The contribution starts with the definition of the coordinates of a sustainable development process for vulnerable workers, anchoring it to the principles of decent work and inclusivity. Subsequently, positive variables involved in the sustainable development processes and their relationship with decent work and inclusivity are discussed. Moreover, positive healthy organizations are introduced as work environments capable to take care of the wellbeing, also, of vulnerable workers. Lastly, the applications of positive strength-based primary preventive interventions for vulnerable workers are analyzed. Perspectives for further research studies and interventions are also examined.

【 授权许可】

CC BY