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When loneliness follows leaders home

In the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, Nieberle and colleagues highlight loneliness as a hidden barrier to effective leadership.
October 2026
APA Journals Article Spotlight

Helping workaholics find balance

Psychologists are studying the causes, consequences, and coping mechanisms for compulsive overwork.
October 2026
Monitor on Psychology

The many pathways of empty nesting

Parents may feel grief and identity loss when adult children leave home, but it also frees them to pursue goals and passions.
September 2026
Monitor on Psychology

Workers are facing an age of uncertainty

Psychological insights help workplaces reeling from economic volatility, sweeping policy changes, and the AI revolution.
January 2026
Monitor on Psychology

Research in brief

People considered good tend to be happier, and acting in line with one’s values may boost sense of life satisfaction and purpose. Plus many more research highlights.
October 2025
Research in Brief

Helping federal workers manage the uncertainty of a chaotic work environment

Psychologists support employees as they manage burnout, poor morale, and job insecurity during a time of upheaval.
June 2025
Monitor on Psychology

Toxic workplaces leave employees sick, scared, and looking for an exit. How to combat unhealthy conditions

Organizations should build a culture of respect and safety and should evaluate leaders on their conformity with those values.
June 2024
Article

Worker well-being is in demand as organizational culture shifts

Attitudes about employee mental health have dramatically shifted, and psychologists are leading the charge to help businesses prioritize employee well-being
January 2023
Monitor on Psychology

The ups and downs of the week: If it’s not Friday, I’m stressed

This featured article in this issue of APA Journals Article Spotlight in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology investigates the relevance of distinct time pressure trajectories for indicators of well-being at the end of the working week and start of the following week.
August 2022
APA Journals Article Spotlight

With traffic deaths on the rise, psychologists are being called on to make driving safer

Rising fatalities are due to speed, impairment, distraction, and fatigue, all of which can be worsened by pandemic stress.
June 2022
Monitor on Psychology

Sharon Clarke, PhD

Given the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Sharon Clarke seeks to publish research addressing complex issues in workplaces to ensure safe and healthy work environments.
May 2021
Editor Spotlight

Take five: How long a break do you really need?

The featured study investigates the effect of different break durations and activities using an experimental design in a simulated work setting.
April 2020
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