Individual differences in utilizing control to cope with job demands: Effects on susceptibility to infectious disease

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Schaubroeck, J; Jones, JR; Xie, JL
• 署名单位: Drexel University; University of Nebraska System; University of Toronto; City University of Hong Kong
• 刊物名称: JOURNAL OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0021-9010
• DOI: 10.1037//0021-9010.86.2.265
• 发表日期: 2001
• 页码: 265-278

摘要

This study examined the interactive effects of job demands, control, and individual characteristics on upper respiratory illnesses and immune function. Having high job control appeared to lessen the linkage between job demands and poor health among individuals with high self-efficacy and those who perceived that they were not often responsible for negative job outcomes. Conversely, having high job control exacerbated the association between job demands and poor health among inefficacious individuals. Implications for promoting more healthful work environments and facilitating employee coping are discussed.