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A Meta-Analytic Test of the Challenge Stressor–Hindrance Stressor Framework: An Explanation for Inconsistent Relationships Among Stressors and Performance

Lepine, Jeffery A., Podsakoff, Nathan P., Lepine, Marcie A.·2005·Academy of Management Journal

Abstract

This article reports a meta-analytic test of a two-dimensional work stressor framework with respect to stressors' relationships with strains, motivation, and performance. Hindrance stressors had a negative direct effect on performance, as well as negative indirect effects on performance through strains and motivation. Challenge stressors had a positive direct effect on performance, as well as offsetting indirect effects on performance through strains (negative) and motivation (positive). Results suggest research and practice could benefit by distinguishing among challenge and hindrance stressors.

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Authors
Lepine, J. A., Podsakoff, N. P., & Lepine, M. A.
Affiliations
University of Florida (US)
Venue
Academy of Management Journal
Published
2005-10
Volume
48
Issue
5
Pages
764-775
ISSN
  • 0001-4273 (ISSN-L)
  • 1948-0989
OpenAlex
W2018144608
Cited by
2,438
References
109
Citations by year
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FWCI
23.35
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Academy of Management Journal (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Stress and Burnout Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Workplace Health and Well-being
Keywords
challenge stressors, hindrance stressors, occupational stressors, employee performance, stress-strain behavior, employee motivation

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