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Not all resources are created equal: COR theory, values, and stress
Neil A Morelli1, Christopher J L Cunningham
1The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA.
The Journal of Psychology
|July 20, 2012
Summary
Personal values influence the importance individuals place on resources, expanding conservation of resources (COR) theory. This research shows how values shape resource appraisal and coping strategies in stress responses.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Conservation of Resources (COR) theory traditionally focuses on resource quantity.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the role of personal values in resource appraisal and stress responses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if personal values influence the perceived importance of resources.
- To examine the relationship between values, resource importance appraisal, and coping behaviors within the COR framework.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Schwartz's (1994) value framework.
- Collected data from student and working adult samples.
- Analyzed the influence of values on resource importance and coping strategies.
Main Results:
- Personal values were found to influence the importance individuals assign to resources.
- Resource importance did not consistently mediate all coping outcomes.
- Demonstrated a link between values and resource appraisal.
Conclusions:
- Personal values play a significant role in how individuals perceive and value their resources.
- Findings extend COR theory by incorporating the subjective importance of resources.
- Highlights implications for understanding stress and coping in diverse populations.
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