Robert Karasek

Robert Karasek is an American psychologist known for his work on job stress and the workplace environment. He developed the Demand-Control Model, which posits that job stress is influenced by two main factors: the demands of the job and the control an employee has over their work. According to this model, high demands coupled with low control can lead to increased stress and health issues, while high control can mitigate the negative effects of demanding jobs. His research has significantly informed occupational health psychology and emphasized the importance of both workload and employee autonomy in workplace well-being.