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J Schaubroeck1, J R Jones, J J Xie
1Department of Management, Bennett LeBow College of Business, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. john.m.schaubroeck@drexel.edu
Abstract:
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.
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