Abstract
This study of 513 Dutch farmers tested a dynamic equilibrium model of resources (an extension of the conservation of resources theory; S. E. Hobfoll, 1989, 1998, 2001). With structural equation modeling, the advantages of a 3-wave longitudinal design were comprehensively used, such as addressing bidirectional causal effects and within-individual vs. between-individual change. This allowed for a careful analysis of the management function of resources in the stress process. Results showed that well-being had stronger within-person stability than finances. Increased levels of financial problems temporarily increased psychological distress but not self-reported illness. Conversely, farmers with higher stable baselines of psychological distress also had higher baselines of self-reported illness and experienced more negative changes in their financial situation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 210-224 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Journal of Occupational Health Psychology |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2005 |
Keywords
- Psychological distress
- Occupational stress
- Social support
- Mental-health
- Life events
- Self
- Conservation
- Satisfaction
- Depression
- Happiness
