A research assignment can be performed at the university or in another scientific research institute. The courses in this Master's programme are rooted in international scientific literature and are focused on the internatonal context. If unhealthy food is placed further away, people will eat less of it; a painted fly in a urinal will prevent men from spilling; and placing trees closer to the edge of a road will reduce driving speed. Utrecht UniversityHeidelberglaan 83584 CS UtrechtThe NetherlandsTel. Further information about internships can be obtained via the coordinator of the Master's track Social Influence, Professor Esther Kluwer. This Master’s programme connects closely to our research programmes Social-cognitive and Interpersonal Determinants of Behaviour, Health Psychology: Self-regulation, and Work and Organisational Psychology. These lectures serve as a guide to and deepening of the literature for self-study that will be the subject of a written exam. These and related questions are addressed in the master course Work & Performance. Topics of interest include (amongst others): At the start of the master’s programme, students are assigned to a topic and supervisor based on their preferences. The course also includes preparation for the internship and thesis in period 1. Internships are supervised in the organization by a professional (preferably a psychologist) who is expert in the activities to be performed. She can be contacted via [email protected], Habitual behaviors and unhealthy lifestyles, Leadership, organization development, diversity at work, Productivity, commitment, and performance at work, norms and other factors in explaining social behavior, the influence of habits and automaticity of behavior, effectiveness of persuasive communication and other behaviour change strategies, the (dys)functioning of close relationships, understanding social justice and its consequences. Further information about internships can be obtained via the coordinator of the Master's track Social Influence, Professor Esther Kluwer. The course has a strong focus on connecting theory and practice and aims to involve international partners and societal organizations working in the field of health promotion. What can employers do to keep their personnel healthy, motivated and productive at work for as long as possible? This field of study addresses the causes and consequences of behavior in work situations, thereby covering the individual level, the team level, and the organisational level. The purpose of a research internship is to conduct research in the field of Social Psychology. Why do some employees call in sick while others continue to work when having health problems? Because people are exposed to more social influence attempts than they can consciously process, we will also look at unconscious forms of influence. The subject of the master's thesis has to be within the specific field of one of the supervisors and should be linked to a current project of the department. In order to improve health and health-related behaviors it is important to learn in detail about the processes and strategies enabling people to increase control over their own behavior, which is addressed in this field of study. The course will then zoom in how organizational cultures can be changed, both from within and outside. A written exam consisting of knowledge, insight and application questions tests whether you master the theory. To discuss thesis topics and procedures, students should contact the coordinator of the master track Health Promotion, Catharine Evers, PhD. Social Influence: about the social influence of behaviour and attitude change, Health Promotion: about improving health-related behaviour, Work and Organisation: about the functioning and wellbeing of individuals and teams in organisations, innovation and performance in organisations, Programme: Social, Health and Organisational Psychology, Dutch and other EU/EEA students (statutory fee, full-time): 2020-2021: € 2,143, 2021-2022: € 2,168, Non-EU/EEA students (institutional fee): 2020-2021: € 17,078, 2021-2022: € 17,280. This overview is meant to give you an idea of what to expect. This second part ends with a written report and an oral presentation. Why do people nevertheless find it so difficult to engage in healthy behaviour?”, 'I have learned more than I could have ever expected beforehand. Most students opt for a practical internship in an organisation. See the Study Programme for more information. Students also receive supervision from a staff member of the SHOP department. Students will write an individual analysis of and reflection on their own experiences in these practice sessions and the course as a whole. What makes them inspired and engaged for their job? We also advise students to start their search for an internship as early as possible and to look beyond the internships that we provide on Blackboard. Part of this course is an assignment for which you conduct interviews in an organisation, in order to analyse a problem or challenge with respect to employee health, well-being, and performance. Everywhere, people try to persuade each other to buy something, say yes to something, or change their minds about something. In this course, a systematic method is introduced that guides the analysis of a social, health, or organizational issue. Good health and well-being is largely dependent on what people themselves do and the opportunities they have for doing so in the context of their physical and social environment. A series of lectures offers theoretical and empirical insights into effective (interpersonal and group) communication and influence from a social psychological perspective. She can be contacted via [email protected]. The department's research programmes were assessed as excellent in the most recent research inspection by Quality Assurance for Netherlands Universities (QANU). Richta IJntema, Esther Kluwer, Reine van der Wal, Marieke Adriaanse, Esther Papies, Maria Peeters, Denise de Ridder, Wilmar Schaufeli, Toon Taris, Henk Aarts, Veerle Brenninkmeijer, Maria Peeters, Wilmar Schaufeli, Elianne van Steenbergen, Toon Taris, Jeroen Benjamins, Marleen Gillebaart, Floor Kroese, Denise de Ridder, Henk Aarts, Marieke Adriaanse, Tom Damen, Catharine Evers, Esther Papies, Maria Peeters, Denise de Ridder, Marieke Adriaanse, Marleen Gillebaart, Floor Kroese, Denise de Ridder, Esther Kluwer, Maria Peeters, Elianne van Steenbergen. About the department The Department of Social, Health & Organisational Psychology teaches and conducts research in the fields of work, organisational and social and health psychology. First, from an inside perspective, the course outlines which strategies organizations can pursue to establish an ‘inclusive culture’ in which employees from diverse backgrounds feel encouraged to contribute alternative perspectives. Social-cognitive and Interpersonal Determinants of Behaviour. Importantly, this specific intervention strategy, known as nudging, departs from other intervention techniques as it does not rely on persuasion, but makes use of psychological insights showing that people are often not very rational, but rather make impulsive choices (‘go with the default’). In health psychology it is investigated how personal characteristics as well as the environment shape individuals’ health behavior and how we can influence these factors to promote healthy behavior. To survive in a competitive environment, contemporary organizations require their employees to be high performers who strive to maximize the organization’s profit, but who also adhere to high moral standards. She can be contacted via [email protected] or [email protected]. Most students opt for a practical assignment in an organisation. This concerns the issues of how people influence each other's behaviour, directly and indirectly, consciously and unconsciously, in a wide variety of contexts. ', This Master's programme is officially registered under its name in the Central Register of Higher Education Study Programmes, 60 credits equals one year full-time study load (European Credit Transfer System, ECTS). In a practical assignment, the main purpose is to familiarise oneself with the occupational practice in the field, such as consultancy, HRM, training, coaching, recruitment and selection. Students will work on themes such as job-market orientation, professional reflection, professional and scientific integrity, cooperation with other disciplines, and life-long learning. Further information about internships can be obtained via the coordinator of the master track Work and Organisation, Dr. V. Brenninkmeijer. But what can they do to get them? Heidelberglaan 1, 3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlands, Open Martinus J. Langeveld building on Google Maps. We address the theoretical background of nudges in comparison to other approaches for behavior modification, and incorporate empirical work providing insight into working mechanisms and (boundary conditions for) the effectiveness of nudges. The guidelines concerning the internship can be found on Blackboard. Below, you will find an overview of courses from the current academic year of this Master's. The regulations concerning the internship can be found on Blackboard. The purpose of a research assignment is to conduct research in the field of Work and Organisational Psychology. Internships are supervised in the organisation by a professional (in principle, a Social Psychologist) who is expert in the activities to be performed. How does social influence work, and which strategies are most effective? However, major scandals in the news (e.g., within banks, hospitals, and housing corporations) tell us that creating such an open culture is not an easy task. The department has excellent research facilities: a state-of-the-art laboratory with facilities for registering eye and body movement, virtual reality, TMS, EEG, MRI facilities and access to a mobile laboratory. In this course, students will become acquainted with core theories, concepts and strategies used in the domain of health promotion. Sign up for our international newsletter! You will gain specialised knowledge, skills and insights in the fields of Social Psychology, Health Psychology and/or Work and Organisational Psychology. Social Psychology attempts to understand, predict and influence what people think and how they feel and behave under the influence of the actual or assumed presence of others.