Research Thesis Topic
Dynamic Model of Happiness, Stress and Wellbeing at Work: A Cross National/Cultural Study
This research project investigates the validity of the Happiness, Stress and Wellbeing model (HSWM) across different nations and cultures. It is hypothesised that an individual’s Psychology Capital (PC) will lead to increased Happiness and decreased Stress at work. This is achieved via a network of interactions between variables in Seligman’s (2011) PERMA model.
The results will provide insight into the dynamics of two general work experiences; stress and wellbeing from the positive psychology perspective. A deeper understanding of these processes across different countries/cultures will significantly enhance our knowledge of global workplace experiences. This will in turn assist in future development of workplace interventions aimed at improving overall health.
This research will involve a series of statistical analyses, e.g. path analyses, multiple regressions, reliability testing, mediation and moderation testing, confirmatory factor analysis and others. Some statistical analyses will be taught to the students either in their program syllabus or by the supervisor. Students must be able to engage in independent learning of complex statistics.
Candidate must submit a research proposal that is clearly aligned with this research project's aims and directions. Failure to meet the requirements will result in immediate rejection of candidate's application into this research project.
Candidate's research proposal will be evaluated by the Principal Supervisor, and may need to be adjusted or modified (after discussion with candidate) before being considered for acceptance into this research project.
- School of Psychology and Wellbeing
- Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)
- Master of Research (MRES)
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Please review the admission requirements for the academic program associated with this Thesis Topic
Candidate MUST also have:
1) Relevant degree/s in any of the following areas: Psychology or Organisational Psychology.
DPHD candidates MUST have a recent and relevant master degree in Psychology, or MSCR candidates MUST have a recent and relevant degree in Psychology, with their thesis topic in either Stress and Coping, Well-being, Cross Cultural Psychology and/or Mindfulness.
2) Strong statistical knowledge (as reflected in their statistics courses with good grades e.g. A or HD). This research project requires intensive statistical analyses; candidate must have proven applied knowledge in various complex statistics (e.g. structure equation modelling, path analysis, mediation and moderation testing, factor analyses) and be able to engage in independent learning of statistics.
3) Able to attend face to face research meetings with supervisor when required.
NOTE: Meeting the above criteria DOES NOT automatically qualify a candidate for this research project. The principal supervisor has full discretion on whether a candidate's application into this research project is accepted or rejected.
The following are desirable requirements but not compulsory:
1) Has proven access to a large subject pool either from another country or from an organisation that allows the candidate to collect data.
2) Has work experience relevant to the research topic.