Integrating P-E Fit & Demand Induced Strain Compensation Models of Work Stress

Work stress has dire consequences both for the employee and the organization. “Person-environment” (P-E) fit models capture the specific effects of the transaction between the individual and the environment. On the contrary, match models of stress are universal in nature, and describe the relationship between various job characteristics. “Demand induced strain compensation” (DISC) is one such match model, which describes a triple match between job demands, job resources and strain. This paper, reviews both P-E fit and DISC models, and then integrates both the models to develop a comprehensive work stress model.