Spectrum of psychosocial factors at work: Progression from psychosocial risks to psychosocial protectors

The aim of this scientific essay is to propose a conceptual approach of a bidirectional progression of psychosocial factors at work. The argument considers: 1) the delimitation of the theoretical framework, on the one hand of the psychology of occupational health and, on the other, the psychosocial at work and organizations; 2) a review and specification regarding the conceptual advance; 3) a critical reflection to propose a progression from risk factors and psychosocial risks to protective factors and psychosocial protectors. In conclusion, the usefulness of this proposal lies in having a spectrum that contextualizes research and guides professional interventions carried out in the workplace to improve the psychosocial health of people at work.