Abstract
We refine and extend the job demands-resources model with theory regarding appraisal of stressors to account for inconsistencies in relationships between demands and engagement, and we test the revised theory using meta-analytic structural modeling. Results indicate support for the refined and updated theory. First, demands and burnout were positively associated, whereas resources and burnout were negatively associated. Second, whereas relationships among resources and engagement were consistently positive, relationships among demands and engagement were highly dependent on the nature of the demand. Demands that employees tend to appraise as hindrances were negatively associated with engagement, and demands that employees tend to appraise as challenges were positively associated with engagement. Implications for future research are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 834-848 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Psychology |
Volume | 95 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Burnout
- Challenge and hindrance stress
- Employee engagement
- Job demands and resources
- Meta-analysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology