ISLA IPGT 23826

Perspectives on Ageing at Work

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The course Perspectives on Ageing at Work is part of the field of Social and Organizational Psychology and focuses on the impact of ageing in the workplace. It explores demographic trends, public policies and organizational challenges, equipping students to promote health, well-being and intergenerational inclusion. Its relevance stems from the rise in active longevity and the need to act in diverse organizational settings, preventing ageism and fostering healthy and sustainable work environments.
• ProgramaProgramme

  Demographic and political framework of ageing at work Demographic trends in Portugal and Europe Late entry and early exit from the labour market Public policies and active ageing Health, well-being and sustainability in professional ageing Physical and cognitive changes associated with ageing Impact of the work environment on older workers’ mental health Strategies to promote workplace health and well-being Ageism and age management in organizations Concept of ageism: institutional and interpersonal Impact of age-based prejudice on career and well-being Intergenerational inclusion and age diversity management Intervention projects and senior entrepreneurship Development of sustainable intervention proposals Analysis of good practice examples Promotion of active participation in organizational and community settings
• ObjectivosObjectives

  The curricular unit aims to provide students with knowledge, skills and competencies to understand and address the challenges of ageing in the workplace context. Knowledge to be developed: Demographic trends and public policies on active ageing; Physical, cognitive and organizational impacts of ageing at work; Concepts of ageism and age diversity in organizations. Skills and competencies: Identify risks and promote health and well-being strategies at work; Develop intergenerational inclusion practices and fight ageism; Design sustainable and replicable intervention projects and proposals; Critically reflect on age management and professional ageing.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  ¿ Organização Internacional do Trabalho. (2020). Promoting longer working lives through age management practices: A review of international evidence. ILO. https://www.ilo.org Organização Mundial da Saúde. (2015). World report on ageing and health. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int Walker, A. (2021). Active ageing and age management in the workplace. In A. Walker (Ed.), The future of ageing in Europe (pp. 112–130). Springer. Posthuma, R. A., & Campion, M. A. (2009). Age stereotypes in the workplace: Common stereotypes, moderators, and future research directions. Journal of Management, 35(1), 158–188. https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206308318617 North, M. S., & Fiske, S. T. (2015). Modern attitudes toward older adults in the aging world: A cross-cultural meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 141(5), 993–1021. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0039469
• MetodologiaMethodology

   The course uses learner-centered methods such as real case analysis, project-based learning, debates and simulations, video resources, peer sharing and hybrid sessions with individual support.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Anual
• ECTS

  2
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não