CLF Seminar by Ryan Duffy (University of Florida)

A Psychological Perspective on the Study of Decent Work

Abstract
In this presentation, I will present an overview of how decent work has been studied over the last decade within psychology. Specifically, the main tenants of Psychology of Working Theory (PWT; Duffy et al., 2016) will be reviewed, which has emerged as the dominant conceptual framework within psychology outlining predictors and outcomes of decent work attainment. Next, I will highlight why the study of decent work is so important within the fields of management and organizational behavior, with a particular focus on the overlap of experiencing work as both decent and meaningful.

About the Speaker
Dr. Ryan Duffy is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Florida. His research mainly on factors that promote well-being in the workplace, with a particular focus on the importance of decent and meaningful work. He is the author of 140 peer reviewed journal articles, a book entitled Make Your Job a Calling, and is currently the Editor-in Chief of the Journal of Vocational Behavior, the premier scholarly journal for studies on career choice, career development, and work adjustment.