The Many Roles of Control in a Stressor-Emotion Theory of Counter Productive Work Behavior
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2006
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1479-3555%2805%2905005-5
Abstract
The Stressor-Emotion model of counterproductive work behavior (CWB) is based on prevalent approaches to emotions, the stress process in general and job stress in particular. The sense of control is key to the appraised coping capacity. A combination of perceived stressors and insufficient control is likely to trigger negative emotions, which in turn increase the likelihood the employee will engage in CWB, which we view as a special case of behavioral strain. We highlight the centrality of several conceptualizations of control in theories of general stress, work stress, and CWB. A critical concern is the paucity of empirical support for the interactive stressor-control effects posited by models at all three levels of stress theory.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
The Many Roles of Control in a Stressor-Emotion Theory of Counterproductive Work Behavior, in P. L. Perrewé & D. C. Ganster (Eds.), Research in Occupational Stress and Well-being, Volume 5, Emerald Group Publishing, p.171-201
Scholar Commons Citation
Fox, Suzy and Spector, Paul E., "The Many Roles of Control in a Stressor-Emotion Theory of Counter Productive Work Behavior" (2006). Psychology Faculty Publications. 582.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/psy_facpub/582
