Effort–reward imbalance at work and health: Review and critical appraisal of three decades of research

This paper synthesizes three decades of international research on ERI as a parsimonious model of adverse psychosocial working conditions. At the same time, conceptual and methodological limitations-particularly in light of rapid changes in modern work and employment-point to priorities for future refinement and application of the model.

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Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health
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2026-01-04
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https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4267
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Workplace Health and Well-being
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Effort–reward imbalance at work and health: Review and critical appraisal of three decades of research

Johannes Siegrist
Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health
Workplace Health and Well-being
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Effort–reward imbalance at work and health: Review and critical appraisal of three decades of research

Johannes Siegrist
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Abstract

This paper synthesizes three decades of international research on ERI as a parsimonious model of adverse psychosocial working conditions. At the same time, conceptual and methodological limitations-particularly in light of rapid changes in modern work and employment-point to priorities for future refinement and application of the model.

Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & HealthVol. 52(2)
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (DE)
Decent work and economic growth
Openalex Percentile: Top 98%
Workplace Health and Well-being
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Effort–reward imbalance at work and health: Review and critical appraisal of three decades of research — Johannes Siegrist · Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS