Table 1.

Aspects of work likely to affect self-relevant emotions and self-esteem

Stress as Offense to Self (SOS)
Self-Evaluation: Stress through Insufficiency (SIN)	Evaluation by Others: Stress as Disrespect (SAD)
(In) adequate performance + internal attribution	Messages of (Dis-)Respect contained in
(In) adequate moral behavior	• Interpersonal behavior
	• Work design
	• Task assignments (e.g., illegitimate tasks)
	• Stressful conditions and events (e.g., illegitimate stressors)