Coping Methods Research Articles

Parental coping with their child’s abandonment of Jewish Orthodox religious observance in Israel

ABSTRACT The current study’s focus was on the parental emotions, thoughts and coping methods of parents with their child’s abandoning the Jewish Orthodox belief system, using the salutogenic approach to study their sense of coherence and promote relevant professional instruction. Semi-structured interviews were held with 40 parents. Content analysis of the interview transcripts revealed three themes: 1) The parent’s comprehension of the reasons for the child’s abandoning religious observance as the surrounding influence of friends, the issue of military service and self-emotional difficulty. 2) The parent’s perception of the radical changes as manageable through hiding the changes and searching for comfort from the environment and through flexing demands from the child and tightening religious demands from the siblings. 3) The parents’ emotional processing of the child’s abandoning the belief system as arousing difficulty, deep sadness and fantasy, and hope for the child’s return to it. Results demonstrate that the parental sense of coherence was based on a dual attitude and the need for greater acknowledgement of parent-informed interventions that specifically address the issues of combining the child’s and parents’ need to reduce the family difficulty.

Differences in characteristics and use of complementary and alternative methods for coping with endometriosis-associated acyclic pelvic pain across adolescence and adulthood.

Over four million women in the US alone have been diagnosed with endometriosis. For those living with this disease, surgery and hormonal treatment reduce associated pelvic pain in some, while others continue to experience life impacting pain. Therefore, identification of accessible and cost-effective methods of pain reduction to compliment current treatment is urgently needed. Our objective was to quantify the prevalence of complementary and alternative methods used to manage acyclic pelvic pain and their reported benefit among women of different age groups living with endometriosis. We used baseline questionnaire data from laparoscopically-confirmed endometriosis cases who completed a WERF EPHect compliant questionnaire in the longitudinal cohort of The Women's Health Study: From Adolescence to Adulthood (A2A). Participants with acyclic pelvic pain were asked to indicate specific methods or activities that either helped or worsened their pelvic/lower abdominal pain. Differences among age groups [adolescent (<18 years), young adult (18-25 years), and adult (>25 years)] were assessed using Fisher's exact test. Of the 357 participants included in analysis, sleep for coping was reported more frequently among adolescents (n = 59, 57.3%) compared to young adults (n = 40, 44.0%) and adults (n = 19, 31.1%; p = 0.004). Adolescents also reported more frequent use of music (n = 29, 21.2%) than young adults (n = 10, 7.0%) and adults (n = 7, 9.1%; p = 0.001). Exercise worsened pain most commonly among adolescents (n = 82, 59.9%), followed by younger adults (n = 67, 46.9%), and adults (n = 27, 35.1%; p = 0.002). Our analysis of participants in the A2A cohort showed that the prevalence of complementary and alternative methods used for coping with endometriosis-associated acyclic pelvic pain varied by age group. Future studies should aim to provide information that will further inform decisions in making care plans for managing endometriosis-associated pain that is effective, accessible, and tailored to the preferences of the patient.

Medicine for the soul: (Non)religious identity, coping, and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although the threat and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has become a significant source of distress, using religion to cope may be associated with more positive health. Given the severity and chronicity of the pandemic, religious individuals may also have relied on a variety of non-religious coping methods. Much of the existing COVID-19 research overlooks the role of religious group membership and beliefs in relation to coping responses and associated mental health, with an additional lack of such research within the Canadian context. Thus, this cross-sectional study investigated relations among religiosity, stressor appraisals, (both religious and non-religious) coping strategies, mental and physical health in a religiously-diverse Canadian community sample (N = 280) during the pandemic's 2nd wave from March to June 2021. Numerous differences were apparent in appraisal-coping methods and health across five (non)religious groups (i.e., Atheists, Agnostics, "Spiritual but not religious", Christians, and those considered to be religious "Minorities" in Canada). Religiosity was also associated with better mental health, appraisals of the pandemic as a challenge from which one might learn or grow, and a greater reliance on problem-focused, emotional-engagement, and religious coping. Moreover, both problem-focused and emotional-engagement coping mediated the relations between religiosity and health. Taken together, this research has implications for individual-level coping as well as informing culturally-sensitive public health messages promoting targeted self-care recommendations with integrated religious or spiritual elements during times of threat and uncertainty, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coping methods of college students with different personality traits when facing COVID-19 from the anxiety psychology perspective.

Based on a survey of anxiety among college students during the epidemic, this study takes anxiety as an example to study the coping methods of college students with different personality traits. Thus predicting the behavioral tendencies of college students and proposing some appropriate suggestions for the current psychological education work of college students. Method: The study was carried out during the large-scale outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, and the investigation lasted one month. Using the Self Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Simplified Chinese Version (EPQ-RSC), and Trait Coping Style Scale (TCSQ), an online questionnaire survey was conducted on 932 college students to analyze the mutual effects of different grades, genders, personality traits, coping methods, and other factors. The research found that there was a significant gender difference in negative coping methods and anxiety among college students. Grade differences: In the comparative study of personality traits, there are gender differences in introversion and concealment dimensions and grade differences in neuroticism and concealment dimensions. There is a pairwise correlation between personality traits, coping methods, and anxiety. There is a significant positive correlation between the dimensions of psychoticism, neuroticism and anxiety; There is a significant negative correlation between introversion, concealment, and anxiety. Positive coping methods are significantly negatively correlated with anxiety, while negative coping methods are significantly positively correlated with anxiety. The positive coping style is significantly negatively correlated with the dimensions of psychoticism and neuroticism and positively correlated with the dimensions of introversion, introversion, and concealment; Negative coping methods are significantly positively correlated with the dimensions of psychoticism and neuroticism and negatively correlated with the dimensions of introversion, introversion, and concealment. The research results indicate that the mental health issues of college students need to be taken seriously to prevent the spread of anxiety.

Homophobia and Racism in the Classroom: Secondary School Teachers' Coping Methods in Relation to Their Level of Religiosity

Teacher training, professional development, and existing research on the teaching of controversial issues all largely relate to teacher preparation for lessons on topics known in advance. However, teachers often cannot anticipate spontaneous, explosive student remarks and must address them without advance preparation. This mixed-methods study performed a qualitative and quantitative examination of the most common types of student statements that teachers encounter, their methods of action, their educational goals, and their concerns and needs in facing this challenge. In an online questionnaire, 160 Israeli Jewish secondary school teachers were presented with two scenarios, one regarding a homophobic statement in the classroom and the other regarding a racist statement. The questionnaire asked whether the teachers had encountered a similar statement in their classrooms, and if so, to describe the statement and their response. In addition, it posed closed questions to the teachers regarding the appropriate course of action in each scenario and their educational goals in similar cases. Data was analyzed using the N-Vivo software, and variable-by-variable matrices were produced in order to examine the findings according to the teachers’ stated levels of religiosity. The research findings indicated that most teachers encounter homophobic and racist statements. Regardless of their degree of religiosity, they usually choose not to ignore explosive statements, instead facilitating a class discussion alongside disciplinary treatment and one-on-one conversation if necessary. The teachers’ goals were first and foremost liberal-democratic, and national-religious goals were at the bottom of the ranking. The exception was found among religiously devout teachers, who ranked religious values first, followed by tolerance, discussion culture, and critical thinking. The teachers’ primary concern was the issue of backup, followed by fear of dismissal and shaming on social media. The study demonstrates that explosive statements are not a rare phenomenon and may hurt a variety of groups in Israeli society. The findings reflect the need for a process of moral and social self-reflection in Israeli Jewish society, a reexamination of training and professional development programs for teachers, and a reevaluation of the current research focus on structured and prearranged discussions. The study points to the commonality between teachers in various streams of education, all of whom prioritized acceptance of the other and pluralism, as reflected in the prominence of tolerance and other liberaldemocratic educational goals. In an era of increased polarization and extremism in Israel and worldwide, it is important to prepare teachers to combat homophobic and racist statements and train students for a tolerant democratic discourse.

Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Methods of Coping with the Symptoms in Nursing Students

Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Methods of Coping with the Symptoms in Nursing Students

Environmental Education through Islamic Lens: Values and Practices

Faced with mounting environmental issues, the convergence of religious beliefs and ecological consciousness appears as a critical domain for long-term solutions. This article examines environmental education via an Islamic lens, revealing the rich tapestry of environmental lessons woven within Islamic tradition. As global challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution worsen, varied cultural and religious viewpoints become increasingly important for comprehensive understanding. Islam, as a holistic way of life, uniquely defines humanity’s interaction with the natural world, providing direction through the Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad’s teachings. This research looks on the ethical foundations of Islamic environmentalism, focusing on stewardship, interconnectedness, and moderation. It goes on to look at practical applications of environmental sustenance in everyday life, with a focus on water conservation, sustainable agriculture, and ethical consumption. The research also looks into the emotional well-being promoted by Islamic environmental education, focusing on mindfulness, purpose, and coping methods. Finally, the importance of Islamic environmental education in community involvement and social cohesion is examined, highlighting its ability to motivate collective action and develop links among various populations. This research contributes to a worldwide conversation on sustainable practises, across cultural and religious divides and establishing a shared commitment to environmental stewardship.

The Relationship Between Temperament Traits, Care Burden, and Coping Levels of Caregivers of Psychotic Patients

Objective: This study was carried out to examine the relationship between temperament traits, care burden, and coping levels of caregivers of psychotic patients. Methods: The study was conducted with 160 caregivers of psychotic patients that were admitted to two public hospitals and community mental health centers affiliated to these hospitals in southeastern Turkey, and received inpatient treatment. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with caregivers. “Personal Information Form”, “Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ)”, “TEMPS-A Scale” and “Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (ZCBS)” were used as data collection tools. Results: The mean total score of ZCBS of the caregivers was found to be 65.01±11.74. It was found that 26.3% (n=42) of the caregivers had depressive temperament as the dominant temperament trait, and they got the highest score from the submissive approach sub-dimension of the WCQ. A negative and statistically significant correlation was found between ZCBS total scores and the self-confident approach and optimistic approach sub-dimensions of WCQ, and a positive and statistically significant correlation was found between ZCBS total scores and depressive and anxious temperament sub-dimensions of the TEMPS-A (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: It was observed that the majority of caregivers had a depressive temperament, caregiving was perceived as a great burden by caregivers, and they could not use effective coping methods. The temperament traits of caregivers affect the coping method used and the perceived caregiver burden. Since the caregiver's ability to effectively cope with stress will closely affect the patient's care and well-being, knowing the temperament traits, perceived burden level, and coping strategies of the caregiver is important for intervention programs towards psychiatric nurses.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, CHILDHOOD TRAUMAS, ALEXITHYMIA AND COPING STYLES WITH STRESS

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to determine the sociodemographic characteristics, childhood traumas, alexithymia and coping methods with stress in women exposed to intimate partner violence and to examine the relationship between these characteristics and intimate partner violence in comparison with women who were not exposed to violence. Method: The study included 42 women who had been exposed to intimate partner violence in the last year and 42 women as the control group who applied to the Behavioral Sciences Center in our center. Sociodemographic data form, DSM-5 oriented diagnostic interview guide, Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS), Childhood Trauma Scale (CTS) and Stress Coping Styles Scale (SCS) were applied to all participants and the data obtained were compared. Results: The rates of income level, education level of the partner and employment status of the partner were lower in the case group compared to the control group, while the rates of divorce, separation, elopement, forced marriage, witnessing domestic violence in childhood and inflicting violence on their children were higher in the case group. It was found that 97.6% of the women in the case group had experienced recurrent violence and 33.3% had been subjected to violence in their past relationships. Significant differences were found between the groups in the total scores of the TTS, the total scores of the CFTQ, and the scores of the SBTQ. There was a relationship between alexithymic characteristics and preferred stress coping methods. Alexithymia and childhood traumas were found to have a predictive effect on partner violence. Conclusion: The fact that the level of alexithymia and the use of ineffective methods to cope with stress are higher in women who are victims of violence is important in therapeutic studies to be conducted with these women. Variables affecting intimate partner violence should be evaluated in a larger population with longitudinal follow-up.

Coping Methods of Women Aged 15-49 with Dysmenorrhea

Coping Methods of Women Aged 15-49 with Dysmenorrhea

Occupational Stress among Psychiatric Nurses: A Literature Review

Background: Occupational stress among psychiatric nurses is a well-documented issue in the literature. This research can be regarded as the first recent investigation that offers a comprehensive review of contemporary literature examining occupational stress among psychiatric nurses. Purpose: This study aims to analyze previous research on occupational stress among psychiatric nurses. Methods: Multiple electronic databases were selected as follows: PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL. Proquest, Scopus, and Web of Science. The researchers used different combinations of keywords that mainly incorporate: “occupational stress, psychiatric nurses, and work environment". The studies were included if they were published between 2017 and 2023, and reported in English. This review included a total of twenty-five studies. Results: This review indicated that previous studies have identified various degrees and factors of stress that impact psychiatric nurses. These nurses utilized several coping methods to handle occupational stress, such as being confident in their capabilities and self-assurance. The previous literature also investigated the effects of several stress reduction interventions, such as educational interventions, mindfulness therapy, stress management training programs, and self-care activities. Conclusion: This literature review highlights the significant levels and sources of stress experienced by psychiatric nursing groups. By analyzing research published in different databases about occupational stress, this review provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary findings on the topic. Implications for Nursing: Identification of various levels and sources of stress highlights the need for targeted interventions tailored to the unique stressors experienced by psychiatric nurses. Keywords: Occupational stress, Work environment, Psychiatric nurses, Literature review

The Relationship between Physician and Nurses’ Burnout and Stress Levels and Healthy Lifestyle Behavior in the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Background. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationships between burnout among doctors and nurses and stress levels and healthy lifestyle behaviors during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods. The study was carried out as a cross‐sectional design. The sample consisted of 258 nurses and doctors working at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Cebeci Research and Application Hospital. Data were collected between April and October 2021 using a sociodemographic form, the Burnout Measure Short Version (BMS), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale‐II (HLBS‐II). T tests, one‐way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and post hoc (Tukey, LSD) analyses were used to analyze the descriptive characteristics and scale scores of the participants. Spearman’s correlation analysis was used to examine the relationships between scale scores and continuous data. Regression analysis was performed to define the reason and result relationship between the scales. Results. As a result of the correlation analysis, a positive, moderate relationship was found between the participants’ PSS total scores and BMS total scores (p &lt; 0.05). There was a moderate and weak statistically significant relationship between the participants’ PSS and BMS total score average and HLBS‐II total score and subdimensions (p &lt; 0.05). In addition, it was determined that there was a statistically significant and negative correlation between the participants’ PSS and BMS total score average and the HLBS‐II total score and subdimensions (p &lt; 0.05). After the regression analysis, the relationship between the reason and the result among the total PSS, BMS, and HLBS‐II scores was found to be significant (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusions. The results obtained from this study revealed that the rising burnout and stress levels of nurses and doctors during the pandemic decreased the level of healthy lifestyle behaviors and led them to use negative coping methods.

Coping methods among Polish students during Covid-19 pandemic.

The Covid-19 pandemic changed daily routines and forced people to develop various coping methods. University students were a social group that suffered due to a drastic change in their daily routine. The analysis of adaptation to chronic stress may help in developing more individualized care for people affected by it. The examination of coping methods and aggression level was conducted using Brief COPE and STAXI-2 questionnaires on a group of 283 participants, extracted from the initial group of 906 tested students. The study was conducted between the second and the third wave of pandemic in Poland. The positive coping methods were dominant among the examined group. The most used were active coping, use of informational support and planning. The negative coping methods were inextricably linked to a higher aggression level, and were more prevailing in the female students. The first symptoms of maladaptive behaviors may be hidden in presumably usual activities and attitudes. It is important to be aware of them in order to provide support for students and other social groups affected by chronic stress.

THE RELATIONSHIP IMPACTING COPING STRATEGIES, ANXIETY, AND LEARNING STRESS IN ELEVENTH-GRADE ENGLISH STUDENTS

The purpose of this research to coping method and anxiety has any kind of meaningful relationship, there was a connection between them that was meaningful coping strategy and anxiety of English is being taught to students in the eleventh grade at SMA Negeri 2 Palembang., there was any significant correlation between coping strategy and learning stress of the eleventh graders is in learning English at SMA Negeri 2 Palembang, how much did coping strategy contribute toward anxiety of the eleventh graders is in learning English, how much did coping strategy contribute towards anxiety and learning stress in students eleventh graders of learning English. This researched used experimental study with correlational approach, In order to collect data for this research, the writer used cluster sampling to select 420 students from the population of the study in the eleventh grade at SMA Negeri 2 Palembang. Questionnaire and analyzing the data used correlation study and spearman correlation. The result of this study was to found out the regression analysis and got score of 0,562. It can be concluded that there was correlation between students' coping strategy and anxiety. The result that the correlation using Shapiro-Wilk test for Anxiety 0,000, and the significance coefficient (Sig -2tailed) of Shapiro-Wilk for learning stress 0,000 and it’s lower than 0,05.It means that the normality of data was rejected because the data used Spearman correlation.

Examining the Factors Influencing the Stress Levels in Families of Children with Autism

This study examines the influence of coping strategies, social support systems and family resilience levels on the perceived stress levels of Turkish families of children with autism. The sample of this cross-sectional study consists of 213 mothers and 87 fathers of children diagnosed with autism. Perceived Stress Scale, Coping Styles Scale Short Form, Revised Parent Social Support Scale and Family Resilience Scale Turkish Forms were used. In the analysis of the data, the normal distribution was examined and used in multiple regression analysis techniques for predicting the dependent variable based on the independent variables to understand the relationship between dependent and independent variables. Regression analysis revealed that the number of children and diagnosis age of the child with autism positively affect the family stress level. All of these variables explained 14% of the total variance. One of the most important findings of this study is that the stress levels of mothers were found to be higher than fathers. Parents' age, education, income level, number in the birth order of child with autism, time of autism noticed, active and passive coping methods and family resiliency negatively affected family stress level. In addition, further study is needed to investigate psychosocial interventions that decrease stress levels and facilitate active coping strategies among families who have children with autism.

알코올중독 치료기관 간호사의 근무 경험

Objectives: To analyze work experiences of nurses working in alcohol addiction treatment facilities, data were collected through focus group interviews. The objective of this study was to identify role conflicts and enhance their adaptive abilities. Methods: This study was conducted from July 1st, 2022 to September 30th, 2022. Twelve nurses working in two alcohol addiction treatment facilities (selected using intentional sampling methods) participated in this study after obtaining their consent for participation and recording. Data collected through focus group interviews were transcribed and analyzed according to qualitative research methods. Results: Three main themes and 17 subthemes categorized into seven categories were found. The three themes were 'doubts about the work itself,' 'confusing role conflicts,' and 'adaptation and competency enhancement.' The seven categories were: 'initial shock of work,' 'work burden due to exhaustion,' 'doubts about the nursing profession,' 'Conflict of roles where one cannot complain', 'adaptation through personal coping methods,' 'regaining confidence in the role of a nurse' and 'support for competency enhancement.' Conclusions: Nurses in alcohol addiction treatment facilities had different experiences of exhaustion and support depending on the hospital culture they worked in. Nurses recognized that having a clear understanding of their roles was more important than anything else.

Job burnout among polish nurses - influence of mobbing and coping with stress

Mobbing behaviours at workplaces and occupational burnout have negative impacts on the working and private lives. Mobbing, irrespective of its intensity, represents one of the most significant stressors and often leads to an irreversible psycho-deterioration of an individual. Overcoming a stressful situation at work requires specifying the methods for coping with stress resulting in job burnout. Job burnout is a complex syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment. The aim of these study was to analyze interrelationships between mobbing, coping with stress and job burnout among nurses.The study included 86 nurses of various specialties, who gave their consent to participate in the project, were examined. The average age of the nurses was 37.7 years, and the average job seniority was 12.6 years. The study were conducted in 2019-2020 in hospitals of Southern Poland. and was based on the following instruments: Sociodemographic survey, The Negative Acts Questionnaire (NAQ), COPE Inventory and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).The presented studies showed a statistically significant and consistent relationship between the intensity of perceived mobbing in nurses and the results obtained on the scale of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. A relationship was found between the preference for some specific stress management strategies and job burnout level, also after adjustment for the mobbing intensity, age and seniority of the respondents, thus empirically confirming a multifaceted nature of the unfavorable phenomena related to the work of a nurse.It was found that there is interrelationships between mobbing, coping with stress and job burnout among nurses.

Aggression Replacement Training (ART) as an effective method of coping with aggression – results of an experimental study with junior high school computer gamers

The aim of the article is to present research findings focused on exploring effective methods for coping with challenging situations experienced by gamers during gameplay. The identification of difficulties associated with the occurrence of antisocial behaviors in the form of electronic aggression (e.g., retarding, chat-based verbal abuse) aligns the conducted research with the positive concept of prevention- resilience. According to this concept, the development of an individual’s social competence determines their positive functioning in society. The study used the cognitive-behavioral method of Aggression Replacement Training, respecting its high effectiveness in other countries. Equipping gamers with social skills (e.g., dealing with accusations of cheating in games) appears to be an efficient method in supporting the development of their resilience. The experiment was conducted among junior high school computer gamers (N=48), selected from a pool of 114 individuals; and it explored the role of ART in students’ coping strategies during challenging situations.

Migren tanılı ebeveynler ve çocuklarında ağrıyla başa çıkma stratejileri arasındaki ilişki: Ergenlik dönemi odaklı bir inceleme

Purpose: This study aims to scrutinize how the relationships between parents' and adolescents' coping strategies with migraine through correlational analysis of quantitative data as well as supporting qualitative information.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: This research included 70 parents and their adolescent children diagnosed with migraine after neurological evaluation. Besides the sociodemographic data, the commonly used pain coping methods by participants were examined with the Headache Questionnaire. The groups' pain coping strategies were measured with the sub-dimensions of the Pain Coping Questionnaire.&#x0D; Results: Positive and significant relationships were found between parents and adolescents in terms of the use of functional behavioral (r=.29, p=.015) and cognitive coping strategies (r=.29, p=.015). Both groups were similar in their frequency rates of preferring ineffective attack treatment and inappropriate analgesic usage. The significant correlations found between the scores of groups’ for coping with pain by seeking ineffective medical remedies supported our qualitative results (r=.35, p=.003). Conclusion: The possible roles of parents' knowledge and practices regarding pain management on their children with similar headache complaints may be variable in itself, depending on some developmental and individual issues with the onset of adolescence period.

Sugarcane farmers’ perceptions of climate change and their “adaptation” methods in Fiji: adaptation for the industry or for their livelihood?

ABSTRACT This article addresses how Fiji’s sugarcane farmers perceive climate change, attempt to mitigate the impact, and plan to adapt to sustain their livelihoods. Fiji’s sugar industry has recently been struggling due to several factors, and the current climate change is further negatively affecting the industry. Previous studies on farmers’ adaptation methods to climate change across the world have introduced several adaptation methods for the future of agricultural practices; however, such approaches only function under the assumption that farmers are willing to continue engaging in agriculture under climate change. Abandoning sugarcane farms and converting careers has been seen as an undesirable adaptation. Our interviews with 30 sugarcane farmers in Western Viti Levu, Fiji, show that the farmers do not necessarily wish to continue sugarcane farming. Instead, they explore options such as abandoning sugarcane farms or encouraging the next generation to pursue another career pathway for a better future. Under such circumstances, a top-down approach expecting the farmers to continue sugarcane farming by adopting agricultural coping methods may not function well. Instead, climate change policies should focus on preparing farmers for climate change by supporting them to re-envisage their future.