3980 - THIS WORKS IN MY PLACE!: LATIN AMERICA AND AFRICA

Session: 3975 - WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AROUND THE WORLD: LATIN AMERICA, AFRICA, BALKANS, AND CHINA
AUTHORS:
Martinez-Tur Vicente ( IDOCAL-University of Valencia ~ valencia ~ Spain) , Potočnik Kristina ( IDOCAL-University of Valencia ~ valencia ~ Spain) , Davcheva Marija ( IDOCAL-University of Valencia ~ valencia ~ Spain) , Moliner Carolina ( IDOCAL-University of Valencia ~ valencia ~ Spain) , Pérez-Nebra Amalia ( IDOCAL-University of Valencia ~ valencia ~ Spain)
Abstract text:
The International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP), Division 1, is currently
undertaking a project called "This Works in My Place" to illustrate how Work and
Organizational Psychology can contribute to the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals in different geographical regions. The first two reports have been
dedicated to Latin America and Africa. Modernization and the knowledge society demand
highly educated citizens and workers who embrace values associated with democratic
participation and achieving a sustainable and inclusive world. However, there is a risk
that the dialogue between Western societies and other regions lacks a contextualized
approach. Genuine dialogue requires acknowledging and respecting different regions'
particularities, cultural values, and history. Essentially, international dialogue should be
defined through a contextualized approach by pursuing sustainable development goals
and a better life for everyone while considering the unique contexts in which these goals
are translated into specific strategies and practices. With this in mind, "This works in my
place" in Latin America and Africa focused on three objectives, the results of which are
presented in this work:
1-We identify contextual factors in Latin America and African associated with
achieving a better life for all (as the attainment of the UN Sustainable
Development Goals). We define a contextual factor as any political, social,
economic, and cultural factor that characterizes these regions, acting either as a
facilitator or an obstacle (or perhaps even both) to achieve sustainable goals.
2-We describe how contextual factors in the African region can either facilitate or
constrain the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on
"no poverty," "good health and well-being," "gender equality," "decent work," and

"innovation".
3-We identify WOP practices and strategies that can contribute to achieving the
aforementioned goals in both regions, considering contextual factors and
examining the importance and feasibility of practices and strategies.