Elgar introduction to organizational stress theories / Kimberly E. O'Brien, Department of Psychology, Central Michigan University, USA, Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Brien, Kimberly E., author.

Cooper, Cary L., author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar Introductions to Management and Organization Theory

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Organization.

Job stress.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, England ; Northampton, Massachusetts : Edward Elgar Publishing, [2022]

Summary:

"How and why does job stress manifest as negative emotions, disordered thoughts, deleterious behaviors, and physical illness? How can positive outcomes like growth and mastery be encouraged instead? Job stress theories provide insights that guide practical decision making on how to mitigate the negative effects, and promote the positive outcomes, of job demands for the organization and its constituents. This book provides a review of the empirical support for nearly 100 job stress frameworks, and presents guidance for theoretical applications, testing, refinement, and integrations. In addition to providing an overview of the theories, models, and hypotheses related to job stress, the authors present organizational and individual implications for both management and personal improvement. For scholars, gaps in the literature are identified to facilitate future research. Instructors and students will find this knowledge valuable for organizational psychology/behavior, occupational health psychology, or job stress classes, among others. Altogether, students, researchers, and practitioners will find this Introduction integral to their learning, and benefit from the actionable research ideas and suggestions for stress reduction"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Front Matter

Copyright

Contents

Figures

Acknowledgments

1. Foundations of job stress theory

2. Theories from behavioral health

3. Physiological stress theories

4. Theories of arousal and emotion

5. Theories of cognition and coping

6. Equity and exchange theories

7. Social information and evaluations

8. Theories about job demands and resources

9. Conservation of resources theory

10. Person-environment theories

11. Role-related stress theories

12. Sociocultural systems perspectives

13. Theories of motivation and self-regulation

14. Leadership and organizational support

15. Perspectives on job stress

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: O'Brien, Kimberley E. Elgar Introduction to Organizational Stress Theories

ISBN:

1-78990-983-X