The Psychology of Becoming a Successful Worker

Based on Uusiautti's and Määttä's research into the phenomenon of success at work, this book provides a positive, human-strength-based approach to success and thus contribute a fresh viewpoint to the modern demanding and hectic work life.

Satu Uusiautti is Adjunct Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and a Researcher in the Department of Education at the University of Lapland, Finland. Kaarina Määttä is Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Lapland, Finland.

1. Introduction 2. The Theoretical Starting Point: Everyone Can Succeed at Work 3. A Successful Worker 4. Success Begins in Childhood 5. Success and the Influence of Exogenous Factors in Adulthood 6. Road to Success - Why Pursue Success at Work?