What Is the Job Strain Model

Karasek’s “job strain” model states that the greatest risk to physical and mental health from stress occurs to workers facing high psychological workload demands or pressures combined with low control or decision latitude in meeting those demands.

What are the three types of job strains?

Research has found that workload relates to all three types of strains-psychological, physical, and behavioral.

What is the job demands control model?

The Job Demand Control Model focuses on the balance between the desires of employees and their autonomy. It indicates that those who have a high degree of work pressures and experience a low degree of control have an increased risk of stress.