McVeigh, Joanne and MacLachlan, Malcolm and Kavanagh, Bill
(2016)
The Positive Psychology of Maritime Health.
Journal of The Institute of Remote Health Care, 7 (2).
pp. 20-28.
ISSN 2055-1894
Abstract
The remote, isolated, confined, and safety-critical environment of seafaring exposes seafarers to a
very specific assortment of stressors. Research suggests that seafarers as a professional group are
amongst those at high risk for stress and associated mental health conditions. This article explores
positive psychology as an approach to supporting wellbeing at sea. Positive psychology may support
health, positive attitudes and productive work behaviour; however it cannot and should not be
employed as a means of inoculating seafarers against the negative consequences of fundamentally
unreasonable work practices. Rather, positive psychology can help seafarers thrive in an overall
context that recognises and enacts the benefits of a positive and reasonable work environment.
Recommendations are made for future research regarding online or computer-based positive
psychology interventions and training, and research on maritime health at the systems level.
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Article
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Keywords: |
positive psychology; maritime health; seafarers; wellbeing; stress; organizational justice; |
Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology |
Item ID: |
10595 |
Depositing User: |
Joanne McVeigh
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Date Deposited: |
01 Mar 2019 12:22 |
Journal or Publication Title: |
Journal of The Institute of Remote Health Care |
Publisher: |
Institute of Remote Health Care |
Refereed: |
Yes |
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