Workshop 2: Qualitative Research in Occupational Health Psychology

This workshop aims to introduce/ address the role of qualitative research in Occupational Health Psychology (OHP)and explore and illustrate methodological strategies.  The workshop was designed for PhD students, early-career researchers, and junior academics that do not have (or have little) experience in conducting qualitative research. In the first part, we will discuss why qualitative approaches are essential for understanding OHP issues related to safety at work, and employee well-being and stress, supported by examples. The second part focuses on practical skills: designing and conducting interviews and applying diverse analytical approaches. Through interactive exercises, participants will gain hands-on experience in collecting and interpreting qualitative data. Finally, we will address common challenges in qualitative research while sharing strategies to overcome them.

Facilitators: Rachel Nayani, Associate Professor Norwich Business School and University of East Anglia and Sílvia Agostinho da Silva, Full Professor, Iscte-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa and Research Forum Chair, EAOHP