Training future researchers in occupational health psychology
Occupational Health Psychology Training
This study is all about training graduate students from different fields to help make workplaces healthier and safer for everyone, focusing on how our work environments and personal traits affect our wellbeing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Storrs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Storrs-Mansfield, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10046618 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) training program at the University of Connecticut aims to recruit and educate diverse graduate students in psychology, public health, and nursing. This program prepares them to conduct interdisciplinary research that addresses the behavioral aspects of occupational health, focusing on how work environments and individual attributes impact worker wellbeing. Trainees will explore interventions to create healthier workplaces and improve worker safety and health. This initiative aligns with the NIOSH Total Worker Health® goals, emphasizing the importance of both organizational practices and individual capabilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are graduate students from psychology, public health, or nursing backgrounds who are interested in occupational health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not graduate students or do not have an interest in occupational health psychology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved workplace environments and enhanced worker health and wellbeing.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific training program is novel, similar interdisciplinary approaches in occupational health psychology have shown promise in improving workplace conditions.
Where this research is happening
Storrs-Mansfield, United States
- University of Connecticut Storrs — Storrs-Mansfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Magley, Vicki J — University of Connecticut Storrs
- Study coordinator: Magley, Vicki J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.