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The Demand-Control Model: Specific demands, specific control, and well-defined groups

Author Jonge, J. d.; Dollard, M. F.; Dormann, C.; Le Blanc, P. M.; Houtman, I. L.
Source International Journal of Stress Management
Source Type Journal Article
Summary

This study investigated the Demand-Control Model using a sample of 2,485 employees from five human service sectors. The results indicated that the interaction between job demands and control did influence employee well-being and health, but did not show consistent effects across the five occupational groups.

Keywords Job Characteristics, Job Satisfaction, Well Being, Health, Job Involvement, Occupational Stess
Reference

Jonge, J. d.; Dollard, M. F.; Dormann, C.; Le Blanc, P. M.; Houtman, I. L. (2000). The Demand-Control Model: Specific demands, specific control, and well-defined groups. The Demand-Control Model: Specific demands, specific control, and well-defined groups, International Journal of Stress Management, 7, 269-287.

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