Abstracts
Résumé
Cette réflexion critique examine l’émergence de l’écoanxiété dans les organisations, un phénomène en croissance ayant des implications pour la santé psychologique au travail. Des lacunes conceptuelles et méthodologiques freinent encore sa compréhension, justifiant la nécessité d’une exploration ciblée. S’appuyant sur une revue de littérature interdisciplinaire en psychologie environnementale et organisationnelle, un modèle théorique est proposé, intégrant les dimensions du bien-être au travail, de l’engagement et des pratiques managériales. Les résultats soulignent l’intérêt d’adopter des stratégies durables et des dispositifs de soutien psychologique pour atténuer les effets de l’écoanxiété en milieu de travail, tout en formulant des pistes d’action à l’intention des gestionnaires.
Mots-clés :
- écoanxiété,
- santé psychologique au travail,
- psychologie organisationnelle
Abstract
This critical reflection examines the emergence of eco-anxiety in organizational contexts, a growing phenomenon with implications for workplace psychological health. Conceptual and methodological gaps currently hinder its full understanding, highlighting the need for further investigation. Drawing on an interdisciplinary review of environmental and organizational psychology, this paper proposes a theoretical model integrating workplace well-being, employee engagement and organization practices. The results emphasize the relevance of adopting sustainable strategies and psychological support mechanisms to mitigate the impact of eco-anxiety at work, while offering actionable directions for organizational decision-makers.
Keywords:
- eco-anxiety,
- workplace mental health,
- organizational psychology
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