Emphasis on individual perception. Losing valued resources = Stress Resources objects, personal characteristics, conditions or energies that are valued by the individual. Negative outcomes (strain, burnout) can occur when an individual is unable to restore them. Misfit between the job and person = stress Two types of mismatch can occur: (1). between the job requirements and employee abilities (2) between the needs of a person and what the organization gives to the person. High demands + Low control = Stress It is the combination of both job demands and low control that has the greatest negative effect. Effort = Rewards = Strain If the amount of effort expended at work exceeds the amount of reward one receives = negative effect. Interaction between job demands, strain, motivation/engagement, job resources