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Title of paper: Psychodynamics as a Case for Epistemic Hegemony in Mainstream Western Work and Organizational Psychology: A Documentary Analysis
DOI: https://doi.org/10.28945/5695

Journal: Informing Science: The International Journal of an Emerging Transdiscipline
Authors: Davide Giusino
Authors’ Email: [email protected]

Aim/Purpose:
This paper investigates the marginal presence of psychodynamic perspectives in contemporary Western Work and Organizational Psychology (W-WOP), addressing concerns that such approaches remain overlooked despite their relevance to understanding the emotional and unconscious dimensions of work.

Findings:
Out of 2,620 reviewed contributions, only nine (0.34%) explicitly referenced psychodynamic approaches. These appeared mostly as low-visibility posters, covered fragmented topics, and originated from a small set of countries. No psychodynamic content was integrated into high-profile programme formats.

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