Feelings Of Stress Research Articles

Stress and emotion in a locked campus: the moderating effects of resilience and loneliness.

The aim of this study is to investigate the dynamic relationship between Chinese students' emotions and stress during a strict lockdown period in a university setting and the context of a global pandemic. Dynamic structural equation modeling was used to investigate the moderating role of resilience and loneliness in this relationship. The participants consisted of 112 students. Based on loneliness and resilience measures and the intensive tracking of emotional stress over a 21-day period, the results of data analysis indicated that the students' overall levels of positive emotions were low and relatively independent of negative emotions. Negative emotions were significantly autoregressive and their baseline was closely related to the individual's overall feelings of stress and loneliness levels, fluctuating with feelings of stress. The results confirm the hypothesis that resilience helps to stabilize emotions. Individuals with low resilience may be more emotionally sensitive in confined environments, while receiving social support may help to alleviate low moods.

A study on the effect of music listening on people with high neurotic tendency as evidenced by negative affective scores and physiological responses.

Music listening has been found to be effective in reducing stress levels with different participant samples. Relatively little evidence has been obtained from people with high neurotic tendency (HNT), whose dispositional psychological characteristics might dampen the effect of music listening. This study therefore tried to examine the immediate effect of music listening in reducing stressful feelings of participants with either high or low neurotic tendency. Seventy-nine undergraduate participants who were identified as having either HNT or low neurotic tendency (LNT) accomplished a stressful task before listening to a comforting music piece. Negative affect (NA) scores and heart rate were measured at different phases. Results in a within-subjects analysis showed that the stressor and music listening could significantly alter the stressful feeling of both participant groups. Although the percentage changes in heart rate were similar between the groups, the changes of NA score which were measured after either the stressful task or the music listening session were consistently lower in the HNT group than the LNT group. The divergence revealed a loose connection between the subjective feelings and the bodily changes in the HNT group, which could be important for clinicians and practitioners to take into consideration in psychology when evaluating the stressful feelings for their clients with HNT.

Humanization of nursing care: a systematic review.

Advances in healthcare in recent years have resulted in the automation and standardization of healthcare. Consequently, care has become dehumanized. There is a lack of trust from patients toward the health care system, as well as feelings of stress, exhaustion, and fatigue among professionals. The aim of this article is to describe the humanization actions in nursing care, as well as the barriers and facilitating strategies to carry them out. A systematic review of the scientific literature has been carried out following the recommendations of the PRISMA declaration. The search was carried out in the WOS, SCOPUS, CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases. The keywords used were "humanization of assistance," "nursing care," and "nurse-patient relations," restricting to original studies in English or Spanish, from 2018 to 2022. One author performed the search, selection, and screening of records. Two authors were involved in data extraction, and a third author decided in case of conflict. The systematic review was guided by ethical conduct that respects authorship and reference sources. Of the 744 articles initially identified, 27 were included in this review. Methodological quality was assessed following the STROBE statement or the CASPe and MMAT tools. The main barriers were found to be the lack of training of nurses and their working conditions, as well as the unwillingness of the institutions. Facilitating strategies consisted of solving implementation problems, promoting communication to strengthen nurse-patient relationships and accompaniment by family members. The main interventions are related to the physical environment and have been studied in obstetrics and pediatrics services. Barriers related to training, work situation and lack of institutional involvement are complemented with facilitating strategies that aim to implement the humanized model at a general level.

Evaluation of Nurses' Competency, Motivation, and Stress Levels in Disaster Management.

This study was conducted to determine the relationships between nurses' competency, motivation, and stress levels in disaster management, as well as to shed light on the establishment of effective disaster management programs. In our research we used a correlational, descriptive, cross-sectional design. The sample of the study was composed of 498 nurses working in Turkey. The "Descriptive and Professional Characteristics and Disaster Experiences of Nurses" form, the "Competencies for Disaster Nursing Management Questionnaire," the "Perceived Stress Scale," and the "Nurses Job Motivation Scale" were used in data collection. Nurses' disaster management competency and motivation levels were found to be adequate, and their stress levels were found to be moderate. A weak positive correlation was found between disaster management competency and motivation, but a weak negative correlation was found between stress levels. Age, education level, experience level, training in disaster nursing, and knowledge of duties and responsibilities in disasters were associated with significant differences in terms of disaster competency and its dimensions, motivation, and stress levels. The study found that nurses' disaster experiences impacted their competency, feeling of preparedness, and stress and motivation levels, and motivation was found to be a predictor of increasing competency.

ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ И МЕТОДЫ ОКАЗАНИЯ ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ПОМОЩИ ПРИ ПТСР УЧАСТНИКАМ БОЕВЫХ ДЕЙСТВИЙ

This article describes the features of psychoprophylaxis and psychological assistance for PTSD among combatants. Methods of providing psychological assistance in PTSD in the military, techniques of psychological intervention, tasks of psychological assistance in PTSD are described. The stages and techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy are described, as well as recommendations for independently overcoming feelings of anxiety and psycho-emotional stress.

Efficiency of assertiveness training on the stress, anxiety, and depression levels of college students (Randomized control trial).

The significance of assertiveness in promoting mental health is well acknowledged. To investigate the impact of assertiveness training on lowering anxiety, stress, and depression among college students at a private university in Cairo. In this study, three questionnaires were used: demographic, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), and Rathus Assertiveness Schedule. Students were randomly allocated to either a group that underwent assertiveness training (experimental group) or a control group. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was utilized with a pre- and post-assessment. The training program is an adapted version of DBT skills training. The training program includes mindfulness, assertiveness, and problem-solving skills through eight 90-min group sessions. There were (n = 50) students in the experimental group compared with (n = 50) the control group. Assertiveness group, in comparison with control group, resulted in significantly greater reductions in stress as shown in DASS scores (the effect size, d = 0.52, P < .000), anxiety (the effect size, d = 0.30, P < .000), depression (the effect size, d = 0.21, P < .000), and total scores of DASS (the effect size, d = 0.45, P < .000). Assertiveness group, in comparison with control group, resulted in significantly greater increase in assertiveness as shown in RAS scores (the effect size, d = 0.38, P < .000). It is possible that increasing an individual's level of assertiveness might be a helpful strategy for reducing feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression.

A Study on Coping with the Psychology of Employment and Entrepreneurship Stress among College Students under the Cognitive Interaction Model (CIM)

Abstract It is especially important to solve the psychological pressure of college students’ employment if they want to complete their employment and get better development. This paper proposes a cognitive interaction model based on the full information emotion theory and develops the psychological analysis of employment and entrepreneurial pressure on college students on this basis. In the construction of the cognitive interaction model, the basic assumptions of the all-information affective theory are first proposed, the concepts of the individual’s a priori information, a posteriori information, actual information, and expected information are introduced, the individual’s emotional model is established, and the assumption of information-emotional equivalence is proposed. Combining the PDA model with the information theory of emotional motivation completes the model construction based on this basic assumption. In the model performance test, the accuracy of emotion dimension recognition in this paper’s model is more than 95%, which is better than other models. Taking college students in 2 general colleges and universities in Hunan Province, China, as the research object, the study shows that the total psychological mean score of college students’ employment and entrepreneurship stress is 2.75, and the stress psychology is at a medium level. In the data of the randomly sampled student samples, 70% of the student’s emotional tendencies are anxiety, and anxiety is the mainstream emotion of college students. College students’ feelings of employment and entrepreneurship stress and negative coping styles are both at a high-intensity level.

Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented experience for many families around the world. With the sudden closure of schools and child care centers and the implementation of stay-at-home orders, parents were required to adjust to a new normal, one that required them to take on numerous responsibilities, all with diminished levels of social support. These changes resulted in a wide range of experiences, from feelings of overwhelm and stress to gratitude for time that was often not a reality in the hustle-bustle of everyday life in pre-pandemic times. This chapter discusses parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic, reviewing the impact on parental mental health, the impact on the parent-child relationship, and the implications for families and societal support.

Students' perceived restorativeness of university environment: the validation of the Rest@U scale.

University students are likely to encounter mental health issues throughout their educational journey. Among the various factors that can impact students' wellbeing, the physical environment can potentially restore cognitive, physiological, and emotional resources, thereby enhancing academic performance, and overall quality of life, while reducing feelings of stress and depression. The Perceived Restorativeness Scale is the most commonly used tool to assess the level of restorativeness derived from the educational physical environment. However, a tailored measure could be a more psychometrically suitable approach to capture the context-specific characteristics of university environments for academic students. This study aimed to validate an instrument that can accurately evaluate university spaces to measure the perceived restorativeness of university students. A total sample of 685 students from two Italian universities participated in the evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Restorativeness at University scale (Rest@US), consisting of 13 items divided into four dimensions: fascination, being-away, scope, and coherence. The hypothesised four-factor model (being-away, fascination, scope, and coherence) demonstrated excellent fit indices in both the calibration and validation samples and was invariant for sex. The scale demonstrates good reliability. Furthermore, criterion validity has been confirmed, highlighting that, in a theoretically consistent manner, the perceived restorativeness of university physical environments from the point of view of students and its dimensions were negatively correlated with techno-overload and study-related workload and positively correlated with perceived performance and psycho-physical wellbeing.

Mental health and quality of life following breast cancer diagnosis in patients seen at a tertiary care hospital in Nairobi, Kenya: A qualitative study.

Mental health challenges are common following cancer diagnosis, negatively impacting treatment and quality of life for breast cancer (BC) patients. This pilot study provides an understanding of the impacts of BC diagnosis and care experiences on the mental health of patients seen at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. We conducted 40 in-depth interviews, including 10 women with newly diagnosed BC, 10 women with metastatic BC, 10 family members and 10 healthcare professionals. Data were transcribed, translated into English as needed and coded using Dedoose software. Following BC diagnosis, it was reported that patients faced various physical, social, psychological and spiritual factors affecting their mental health and quality of life. Our interviews with each group indicated that BC patients experienced feelings of stress, anxiety and depression related to treatments and accompanying side effects. Disclosure concerns, financial impacts, relationship strain and negative outlooks on life were common among BC patients. The findings indicate that BC diagnosis and care experiences influence mental health in this population. With this basis, understanding and addressing the mental health challenges of BC patients is crucial to improve mental health and quality of life.

Prevelence of temporomandibular joint dysfunctions (TMDs) and depressive symptoms and feelings of stress in physiotherapy students with type D personality

Background. Recent scientific reports in dentistry and psychology tend to emphasize the role of various personality traits in temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) multimodal etiology. Since type D personality is a new construct, there has not been much research published regarding this subject. It encompasses both the tendency to experience negative emotions and the tendency to refrain from expressing them. The impact of this combined effect on the increase in stress intensity and the development of somatic and psychiatric illnesses is clearly highlighted. The data presented in the scientific report complement previous insights during ongoing research on Type D personality in people with TMD predisposing factors. Aim. The aim of this article was to assess the influence of type D personality and its two dimensions on the prevalence of symptoms located in TMJ and adjacent tissues, predisposing factors, depression, and levels of perceived stress. Material and methods. The study was conducted on a group of 240 physiotherapy students. The study group (G1) comprised of 120 students with DS. 14 type D personality. The control group (G2) consisted of the same number of people without Type D personality. Data obtained included symptoms of TMJ symptoms, and predisposing factors according to original questionnaire form developed for the study; PSS10 stress severity questionnaire and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were also used. Results. In the study group, TMD symptoms significantly positively correlate with type D personality (with NE a stronger correlation than with SI), PSS10 and BDI, and negatively correlate with age. Students with type D personality had significantly more frequent and higher TMD symptoms than those without stress personality (p = 0.000). The exception was the symptom of increased muscle tension which showed no statistical difference (p = 0.222). People with Type D personality are more than 6 times more likely to clench their teeth (OR = 6.76) and 3 times more likely to have TMJ acoustic symptoms (OR = 3.35) and teeth grinding (OR = 3.27). In the study group, as the level of perceived stress and degree of depression increased, the number of TMJ and preauricular area complaints reported were also on the rise. In the group of students with type D personality, depression was significantly more frequent than in the group without stress personality (p = 0.000). Conclusion. Students with Type D personality risk experiencing more TMJ and preauricular area issues, while coping with more stress and depressed mood.

Exploring the Prevalence of Psychological Distress And Burden Among Parents of Children of Mentally Retarded Children

This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by parents of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. By acknowledging their experiences and providing targeted support, we can work towards improving the well-being of these parents and promoting a more inclusive and compassionate society that values their contributions and recognizes the resilience they demonstrate in the face of adversity. This qualitative research study aims to explore the prevalence of psychological distress and the burden experienced by parents of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, formerly referred to as "mentally retarded." These parents face unique and multifaceted challenges in caring for their children, and understanding the nuances of their experiences is essential for providing targeted support and interventions. The findings of this study reveal a high prevalence of psychological distress among parents in this population. Parents consistently expressed feelings of stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. The burden they experience is multifaceted, encompassing emotional, physical, practical, and social dimensions. Caregiving demands, concerns about the future, financial strain, and social isolation were among the significant factors contributing to their distress and burden. he prevalence of psychological distress and burden among parents of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities highlights the critical need for tailored support services and interventions. These may include accessible mental health services, respite care, financial assistance, parent education, and efforts to reduce societal stigma.

Stress Experiences and Coping Strategies Among Employed Teachers of Ifugao State University During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the teaching-learning modality around the world. These sudden changes, along with the health threats and uncertainty of COVID-19, made teachers feel stressed, including those in higher education institutions. Hence, a descriptive survey was conducted to assess the stress experiences and coping strategies of employed university teachers of Ifugao State University (IFSU), Ifugao, Philippines. It was found that most (82.54%) of the participating university teachers experienced moderate perceived stress. Moreover, as the reported frequency of experience with various stressors increased, so did their reported feelings of stress. Among the contributing stressors, health-related stressors were often experienced, finance-related and work-related stressors were sometimes experienced, while personal and well-being-related stressors were rarely experienced. It was also found that female university teachers were more vulnerable to health-related stressors than male university teachers. At the same time, single university teachers were more vulnerable to personal and well-being-related stressors than married university teachers. As the reported feelings of stress increased, so did the frequency of use of coping strategies. Approach-style coping strategies were used more than avoidance-style coping strategies. In addition, religious coping was often used, while humor coping was rarely used. IFSU could devise several ways to alleviate the stress of university teachers. These could help university teachers cope positively to retain high-quality teaching and promote a culture of resilience, problem-solving, and well-being.

Experiences of parents of children with cochlear implants in South Africa: an exploratory study

Purpose Cochlear implantation is a well-established option for early intervention. Children with hearing impairment and their parents are users of intervention services, with parents being more suited to provide insight into their experiences. The purpose of the current study was to describe the experiences of parents of children with cochlear implants (CIs) in the South African context. Methods A qualitative research design was employed. Non-probability, purposive sampling was used. Seven, online semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents of children with CIs. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Results Participants expressed feelings of certainty and assurance in the CI journey. Participants extended gratitude to the healthcare professionals involved in their children’s CI journey. Feelings of doubt and stress were noted when coming to terms with the decision of cochlear implantation and financial stressors were noted as a challenge. Many participants found it challenging transitioning their children into school. Conclusions Parents conveyed having no regrets with their decision of cochlear implantation for their child and were grateful for the support provided by healthcare professionals. However, financial, and educational challenges remain. Findings suggest the need for more financial support for cochlear implantation in South Africa, and for adequate inclusive educational settings.

Sense of coherence and nutritional maturity versus the feeling of stress among young adults

Objective: The aim of this study was to establish the interdependencies between the sense of coherence, nutritional maturity and the sense of stress in a group of young adults, considering their diet. Ultimately, research efforts were aimed at testing the predictive power of the study variables against the feeling of stress. Method: The study was conducted in a group of 100 people in the 20–33 age range that were following either a vegetarian and meat diet. The Antonovsky’s Sense of Coherence Questionnaire, the Nutritional Maturity Questionnaire (Potocka &amp; Najder, 2016) and the Sense of Stress Questionnaire (Plopa &amp; Makarowski, 2010) were applied. Results: The results indicate a significantly lower intensity of emotional tension, intrapsychic, external and general stress, as well as significantly higher indicators of the sense of coherence and nutritional maturity in the group of vegetarians. Moreover, nutritional maturity was found to be negatively correlated to the sense of stress, while the sense of coherence was noted to be positively correlated to the nutritional maturity. In the end, it was demonstrated that the sense of coherence played an important role in predicting stress as experienced by young adults. Conclusion: The research provided important knowledge on the relationship between attitudes towards nutrition and experiencing stress in a group of young adults.

IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR: ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF BLACK DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH

Abstract Racial disparities exist in dementia diagnosis, co-morbid health conditions, and socioeconomic characteristics between older Black and White adults, compounding caregiving responsibilities for Black families; yet few dementia caregiving programs offer culturally competent, family-centered dementia caregiving programs for Black individuals. In a collaboration between two community-based organizations (CBO) and an academic medical center, a culturally tailored, family-centered, dementia caregiving program for Black individuals on Chicago’s Far South Side was proposed. Local CBOs convened community members to co-design a key informant interview guide and conducted 30 interviews among Black dementia caregivers. The caregivers interviewed were primarily caring for parents or grandparents and shared caregiving responsibilities with other family members. Caregivers recommended the program focus on five top concerns related to their caregiving experience: 1) feelings of stress and burden while being committed to their family member with dementia, 2) education on the progression of dementia and discussion of cultural beliefs, 3) personal experiences with racism and intersectional identities, 4) kinship responsibilities and managing dementia-specific changes that occur with loved ones, and 5) a need for respite and local medical and community-based resources. Anticipated barriers to participation in this program included time, an accessible location to members of the far south, and care for family members during participation. Though a community-directed approach, we elevated Black dementia caregiver experiences to better understand the influence that race and culture has on Black caregivers, which will provide the foundation for a Black family-centered dementia caregiving program to build capacity in routine caregiving and reduce caregiver stress.

Comparison of Mindfulness Practices for Effectiveness of Stress and Burnout Reduction in Healthcare Staff.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of various mindfulness practices for reducing feelings of stress and burnout among healthcare staff. Study Design: This article contains the quantitative portion of a mixed-methods study. Methods: Healthcare workers (n = 48) were randomly assigned to one of three practices. Data were collected at three-time points (pre-intervention, mid-intervention, and three-weeks-post-intervention). Scores on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Maslach Burnout Inventory for Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) were recorded at each time point. Findings: Scores on the PSS reduced significantly (p < .05) across three time periods. Maslach Burnout Inventory for Human Services Survey EE subscale scores reduced significantly (p < .05) across three time periods. There was no significant difference between the intervention groups on PSS or MBI-HSS scores. Conclusions: All three mindfulness practices were effective in reducing perceived occupational stress and emotional exhaustion. There was no intervention that stood out from the others as the most effective in reducing scores on the PSS and MBI-HSS. This study demonstrated the effectiveness of mindfulness practices that are short in time and simple in implementation for relieving stress and burnout in healthcare staff.

Attitudes Toward Marijuana Use Among Public University Students in Tehran

Background: Substance use is a global mental health issue and a significant challenge in many countries. As reported by the United Nations, marijuana had the highest production, trafficking, and consumption rates in 2022. Attitudes play a crucial role in influencing substance use, including marijuana. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of lifetime marijuana use and attitudes regarding perceived harms, benefits, addictiveness, and reasons for use among students of Tehran universities. Additionally, it seeks to explore gender differences in these attitudes. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted between June 2021 and January 2022 among 538 students from Tehran universities, comprising 44% men and 55.6% women. The sample size of 538 individuals was selected using convenience sampling. Lifetime marijuana use was self-reported, and attitudes were assessed using a validated marijuana attitude questionnaire rated on a 4-point Likert scale. Gender differences were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Results: Overall, 17.5% of participants reported lifetime marijuana use, with a significantly higher prevalence among males (25%) compared to females (10.37%; P &lt; 0.05). Most students (86%) considered marijuana to be addictive, especially females (92%) compared to males (78%) (χ2 = 17.6; P &lt; 0.05). A larger proportion of females (74%) than males (58%) believed that marijuana was difficult to control (χ2 = 10.08; P &lt; 0.05). While 93.5% acknowledged the existence of side effects, more males (39%) perceived benefits from marijuana use compared to females (28%; P &lt; 0.05). The reported benefits included feelings of happiness (53%), stress and anxiety reduction (50%), and improved concentration (38%). Conclusions: The study revealed that both female and male students perceived marijuana use as equally harmful. However, female students exhibited a more negative attitude toward marijuana use compared to their male counterparts. Specifically, female students considered marijuana to be more addictive and harder to control than male students. This more negative attitude among female students regarding marijuana’s addictiveness, side effects, and controllability corresponded to lower actual usage rates.

TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE IN LEARNING NARRATIVE READING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS TO IMPROVE RECEPTIVE VOCABULARY

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Total Physical Response Strategy (TPR) in learning narrative reading for young learners to improve receptive vocabulary in elementary school students. To achieve the goal of the study, the study used a quasi-experimental design, involving two groups of participants (control and experimentation) of third-grade students at an Islamic Elementary School in Kediri as well as providing pretest, treatment, and posttest. In addition, observations by conducting field records were conducted to determine the response of the students to the TPR Strategy. Data analysis showed that the results of the pretest and posttest scores of the control groups showed no significant difference. Hence it can be concluded that the mastery of English vocabulary of the experimental group increased significantly. In addition, data from observations by conducting field records showed that students generally responded well to the use of the TPR Strategy in learning activities. This is demonstrated by the learning process, the students look happy, and enthusiastic, and participate well without any feelings of stress or stress. Moreover, they understand both the learning material and the instruction in the classroom. Thus it can be concluded that the TPR Strategy is effective and suitable for use in learning narrative reading for young learners

The Slow Garden: Gardening as Deceleration

Abstract: Much more than a hobby or a leisure activity, gardening is for many gardeners a way of creating a place that escapes our contemporary culture of speed. As a counterpart to acceleration that strongly defines the late modern human condition, resulting in feelings of business, stress and haste, the garden offers a slow zone in which a regime of time operates that differs from the regime of clock time that dominates everyday life. Gardening thus offers an opportunity to find balance in an accelerating world.