Gibbs’ Model
Description: The innate human need to obtain, preserve, and protect precious resources is emphasised by Hobfoll’s 1989 Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory (Salmen and Festing, 2022). These resources cover a wide range, from energy and time to money and social networks. This conceptualisation provides a thorough framework for understanding the dynamics of stress in the workplace. It emphasises the importance of resource preservation and replenishment to attenuate stress.















