Identity accumulation, others' acceptance, job-search self-efficacy, and stress

This study examines identity accumulation, others' acceptance of one's aspired self, work role salience, and job-search self-efficacy in relation to job stress. One hundred and eighty insurance agents working in six branches of an international assurance company completed self-report questionnaires. Results indicate that identity accumulation and others' acceptance have direct, significant, and negative relationships with job stress. Job-search self-efficacy is found to be effective in moderating the relationship between work-role salience and job stress. Implications and limitations of the study are discussed.