Introduction to Attitudes and the Return-to-Work Context The concept of attitudes toward returning to work (RTW) represents a critical area of study within occupational and health psychology, particularly given the increasing complexity of modern careers, prolonged absences, and shifts toward flexible work models. An individual’s attitude, fundamentally defined as a relatively enduring organization of beliefs, […]
Introduction to the Psychology of the Sharing Economy The rise of the sharing economy (SE), characterized by peer-to-peer exchange facilitated by digital platforms such as Airbnb and Uber, represents a profound shift in consumer behavior and market dynamics. This phenomenon moves beyond traditional consumption models rooted in ownership, favoring temporary access and utilization of underutilized […]
Historical and Conceptual Foundations The concept of alienation from work represents a profound psychological and sociological condition describing the estrangement of individuals from the product of their labor, the process of production, their fellow workers, and ultimately, themselves. While the feelings associated with this estrangement are arguably as old as organized labor itself, its systematic […]