Tag: framework

  • The Theory of Conservation of Resources

    The Theory of Conservation of Resources

    The Theory of Conservation of Resources (COR) is a psychological stress theory developed by Stevan E. Hobfoll in 1989. It explains how people respond to stress based on their resources, i.e., things they value and try to protect. The core idea of COR is that people strive to obtain, retain, and protect resources. Stress occurs…