arbeidswetenschappen
Arbeidswetenschappen, literally "work sciences," is an interdisciplinary field within the social and behavioral sciences that studies work, employment, and the organization of labour. It integrates theories and methods from psychology, sociology, economics, ergonomics, anthropology, and law to understand how work is designed, how jobs are performed, and how work affects individuals and society.
Core topics encompass job design and work processes, productivity and performance, occupational health and safety, psychosocial
Research in arbeidswetenschappen uses a range of methods, including surveys, experiments, observational studies, interviews, and quantitative
Universities in Dutch-speaking regions offer bachelor’s and master’s programs in arbeidswetenschappen or related fields. Graduates pursue
Historically, arbeidswetenschappen drew on industrial sociology, ergonomics, and psychology and has grown into an interdisciplinary field