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The students are able to deal with theories of work and health psychology, concepts of positive psychology, corresponding research methods as well as results in the field of work, health and Positive Psychlogy. Practical implications with regard to health-promoting work designs are discussed.

Character strengths and their role for well-being attracts increasing attention in Positive Psychology. However, previous research established only scarce evidence how character strengths contribute to well-being and health. In the course we will combine existing person-centered approaches from Positive Psychology (e.g. Concept of Character Strenghts, Seligman, 2004) with condition-related approaches from Work and Organizational Psychology.

Lectures, application of quantitative and /or qualitative research methods, short written contributions, presentations and discussion

course with continuous assessment (written and oral contribution by participants)

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