Rethinking Research Collaborations

Perspectives from Social and Organizational Psychology
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-04439-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 114 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm

Reihe: Concepts for Critical Psychology

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of how researchers collaborate in contemporary science, drawing on social and organizational psychology to analyze key dynamics in scientific teamwork.

Applying a critical lens, Rethinking Research Collaboration examines the evolving structures, transformations, and challenges within academic research environments. It draws together research into scientific collaboration, emotional intelligence and leadership, examining the implications for digital work environments, gender equity, and work-life balance. The book delves into the complexities of modern research, including how emotional intelligence shapes leadership and the influence of digital tools on collaborative processes. It also addresses inclusion and gender disparities, showcasing ongoing efforts to foster more equitable and innovative research environments. Challenging conventional academic practices, the book encourages reflection on how researchers can adapt and collaborate in an increasingly diverse and digital world, ultimately aiming to shape the future of scientific inquiry.

This essential reading serves researchers and graduate students of social and organizational psychology, leadership and research methods. It will also be of interest to professionals interested in team dynamics, scientific collaboration and innovation.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Belli, Simone

Alcalde-Gonzalez, Verna

Alcalde-González, Verna

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Organisationstheorie, Organisationssoziologie, Organisationspsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Sozialpsychologie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Management: Führung & Motivation
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Kognitionspsychologie Emotion, Motivation, Handlung
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Wirtschafts-, Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction. 2. Understanding scientific collaboration. 3. Emotional leadership and emotional management in academia. 4. The digital transformation in scientific practices: opportunities and challenges. 5. Academic mothers and the work-life balance. 6. Strategies to lead, coach and survive in science. 7. Conclusions.

Über Autor(innen)

Simone Belli is professor of Social Psychology at the Complutense University of Madrid. His research focuses on the intersection of emotions, language, and technology, exploring how digital platforms shape human interaction. As an expert in critical psychology, he is the author of the book Critical Approaches to the Psychology of Emotion, published by Routledge.

Verna Alcalde-González is postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Social Anthropology of the University of Barcelona and associate lecturer in the Department of Social Psychology of the Autonomous University of Barcelona.