Conservation of resources theory Book Section
| Authors: | Hobfoll, S. E.; Ford, J. S. |
| Editor: | Fink, G. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Conservation of resources theory |
| Abstract: | Conservation of resources (COR) theory has become one of the two main explanatory systems for the understanding of stress. COR theory posits that people have a primary motivation to build, protect, foster, and maintain object, personal, condition, and energy resources. Stress occurs when resources are threatened or lost, or when there is a failure to gain resources following resource investment. © 2007 Copyright © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Book Title: | Encyclopedia of Stress. 2nd ed |
| ISBN: | 978-0-12-373947-6 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Publication Place: | San Diego, CA |
| Date Published: | 2007-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 562 |
| End Page: | 567 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/B978-012373947-6.00093-3 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - 9780123739476 (ISBN) - "Export Date: 1 October 2013" - "Source: Scopus" |
