Cope Research Articles

Increasing Positive Attitudes towards Organ Donation and Improving the Competence of Coping with Death through Organ Transplant Nursing Course: A Two-Group Quasi-Experimental Study

AimThe aim of the study was to determine the effect of an organ transplant nursing course offered to nursing students on increasing positive attitudes towards organ donation and developing competence in coping with death. BackgroundIncorporating organ donation education into undergraduate nursing curricula and promoting of coping mechanisms for coping with death, has been emphasized as a critical foundation for the preparating of the next generation of nurses. DesignTwo-groups pre- and post-intervention evaluation quasi-experimental design study. MethodsThis study was conducted between February and July 2023 with a total of 237 nursing students studying at two different universities, 116 of whom took the organ transplant course and 121 of whom did not take the course. Sociodemographic Characteristics Form, Coping with Death Scale-Short Form and Organ Donation Attitudes Scale were used for data collection. Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-Square, t-test, Pearson correlation and linear regression were used to analyze the data. ResultsThere was a statistically significant difference between the students who took organ transplant nursing courses and those who did not in terms of the mean scores of coping with death competence and positive and negative attitudes toward organ donation (p<0.05). It was found that taking an organ transplant nursing course affected nursing students' coping with death competence and their positive and negative attitudes toward organ donation (p <0.01). ConclusionTaking the organ transplant nursing course was associated with improved competence in coping with death a increased positive and decreased negative attitudes.

ChatGPT as a coping mechanism for social isolation: An analysis of user experiences and perceptions of social support

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social isolation, ChatGPT usage, and social support perceptions among older adults. A sample of 65 participants aged 50 and above completed self-report questionnaires assessing social isolation, ChatGPT usage, and social support perceptions. The results indicated that social isolation is moderately prevalent among older adults, and ChatGPT usage is significantly related to social support perceptions, independent of age, gender, education, and employment status. The findings suggest that ChatGPT may be a useful tool for addressing social isolation among older adults. The study provides insight into the potential benefits of using ChatGPT as an alternative source of social support for older adults experiencing social isolation.

Existential Issues and Coping: A Qualitative Study of Breast Cancer Women

Breast cancer was supposed to induce existential issues among women. The study's major aims were to examine breast cancer patients' existential issues and coping mechanisms. The author conducted the interviews using an existential approach to capture the extent to which breast cancer women encountered existential issues. Sample was collected via purposive sampling. In Punjab, Pakistan interviews were conducted with documented breast cancer ladies. The researcher looked at numerous themes that emerged from interviews with ten women with breast cancer, all of whom were under support from the government at the time of the interview. This research was qualitative. Death anxiety, loss of control, meaninglessness, loneliness, freedom of choice, helplessness, and hopelessness were some of the existential challenges identified by reflective thematic analysis of the interview data from women living with breast cancer. And applied a lot of coping strategies against these existential issues like religiosity, sense of spirituality, improved family bounding, rescuer defense, anxiety defense mechanisms (denial, suppression, projection), distancing herself, reinterpreting the event, enhanced self-esteem, reframing the situation, sharing their experience with others, finding reasons to be hopeful, realization, reevaluation, believe on fate, acceptance, universalize the predicament, meaningful activities, counseling session helped them against existential issues.

The positive and negative consequences of stress and its relationship with coping in medical students: A qualitative study

Rates of mental health problems among medical students have prompted efforts to reduce stress during medical training. However, stress can be motivating and is a feature of clinical work. This qualitative study explores what makes an experience stressful, and how medical students respond to such experiences. In-depth interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 15 medical students. Experiences were distressing when they threatened students’ self-perception, goals or coping mechanisms, or when they reminded the student of distressing past events. Moderate stress was motivating and could build resilience. Students selected coping mechanisms based on their availability, acceptability, likely outcome and their previous experience of using these mechanisms. Social support, extra-curricular activities and exercise were helpful. High levels of distress, poor self-esteem and course factors, including remote placements, impaired engagement with coping strategies. Perception of stressors as being insurmountable or beyond one’s control, led to increasing distress and the adoption of avoidant coping strategies. University strategies need to consider the beneficial effects of stress and seek to bolster coping resources as well as minimising unnecessary sources of stress.

Pedagogy in the 21st century literature classroom: Teachers’ teaching mechanisms, challenges, and coping mechanisms

Pedagogy in the 21st century literature classroom: Teachers’ teaching mechanisms, challenges, and coping mechanisms

Distress financing associated with out-of-pocket expenditure for non-communicable diseases in India

ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study is to assess the coping mechanisms used by the households who incur out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) due to Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs). Also, it seeks to examine the underlying factors responsible for various coping strategy. Data and Methods Data from the 75th round of the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) has been used for the study. Descriptive statistics, concentration index (CI), and multinomial logistic regression have been employed to do the analysis. Results Households having cancer patients have a higher rate (46.80%) of distress financing, followed by cardiovascular diseases (27.43%), chronic respiratory diseases (26.91%), and diabetes (24.77%). The result of multinomial logistic regression shows that households belonging to the other caste categories, availing healthcare at private health centre, lower economic status, lack of insurance coverage, and households with casual labour are more likely to depend upon distress financing for NCDs hospitalisation. Conclusion The issue of financing inpatient care for NCDs, specifically cancer and cardiovascular diseases, is a significant concern in India. Therefore, an increase in public expenditure and investment in public health facilities is essential to increase health seeking behaviour of people by reducing OOPE, particularly among the poor and marginalised groups.

Examining subjective leisure experiences and well-being amongst university students during COVID-19

ABSTRACT There are many claims in scholarship about the associations between leisure and well-being. However, empirical research is needed to disentangle various conceptualizations and operationalizations of the concepts. This study tested nuanced associations between various indicators of leisure and well-being among a sample of emerging adults (n = 2,537). This study occurred early during the COVID-19 pandemic and indicators accounted for the context of adversity. As expected, all associations between self-reported indicators, namely subjective experiences (mindfulness, flow) and well-being (meaning in life, post-traumatic growth), were positive and significant, but varied in size. Findings suggest that different processes may be involved in the promotion of well-being. Mindfulness may be helpful to finding meaning in life because the practice can help to identify personal value and avoid judgment about aspects out of one’s control. Flow might be beneficial as a coping mechanism for individuals dealing with adversity. Future research is needed to examine causal relations among indicators.

A Phenomenological Inquiry on the Research Engagement of Tertiary Instructors in a Philippine State College

Research engagement among tertiary instructors is crucial in advancing knowledge, enhancing teaching practices, and driving innovation within higher education institutions. This study explored on the engagement of tertiary instructors in research. A qualitative study, particularly phenomenological inquiry, was used. Through purposive sampling, 22 tertiary instructors served as participants for this phenomenological study. Five themes unfolded as the lived experiences of tertiary instructors with regards to their research engagement: advancing knowledge along the institutional research journey, navigating multiple responsibilities under time pressure, and ensuring research feasibility despite budget challenges. Regarding the coping mechanisms employed by tertiary instructors in their research engagement, four themes emerged: keeping abreast through research enrichment sessions, conducting research through interdisciplinary collaboration, framing research topics with practical relevance, and refining research engagement through active feedback. Further, three themes emerged as the insights of tertiary instructors regarding their research engagement: enhanced scholarly drive empowers faculty research, research illuminate pathways for educational advancement, and time and commitment fuel faculty research engagements. The study concludes with recommendations for higher education institutions to promote and sustain robust research engagement among tertiary instructors, ultimately contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the mission of higher education.

Impact of online grocery and food delivery services on food insecurity: a case of US households, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

PurposeThis study assesses the impact of online grocery shopping and food delivery services on food insecurity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses an online survey of 1,532 respondents. Respondents’ sociodemographics, food consumption, purchasing behavior, food security status, food insecurity coping mechanisms and concerns associated with food safety were asked before and during COVID-19.FindingsOnline grocery shopping and food delivery services increase food insecurity. Moreover, households with female primary shoppers were less likely to be food insecure than households with male primary shoppers. Furthermore, households with children were more likely to be food insecure. Minority households, such as Black, Hispanic, Native American and younger households, were more likely to be food insecure.Research limitations/implicationsPanel data with the same households surveyed before and after COVID-19 would be a better approach. Similarly, the impact of online shopping on food insecurity needs further research, as many factors could be associated with online shopping that impact food insecurity, especially during a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, a study of the long-term impact of online shopping on food insecurity would be interesting and could present broader and more generalizable results.Originality/valueThe impact of online shopping on food insecurity before and during COVID-19 has yet to be studied sufficiently. Given the increase in popularity of online grocery shopping, its impact on food insecurity still needs to be discovered. Besides online grocery shopping, we also study online food delivery services whose demand has gained momentum over the past few years, including during the pandemic.

Depressive symptoms and coping patterns in a sample of Egyptian mothers of ADHD children

BackgroundAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered to be one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions found in children. The global prevalence in the age group 6–17 years falls between 2 and 18%. Studies have found that mothers of ADHD children are more prone to experience depression, anxiety, social isolation, stress, and self-blame.Aims and objectivesTo assess the prevalence of depression and its severity among mothers with children found to have ADHD compared to mothers of the control group, we also investigate the coping mechanisms employed by mothers with ADHD children and identify any potential correlation between coping strategies utilized by mothers in the case group and the severity of depression.Patients and methodsIn this cross-sectional study, we recruited 100 participants from the outpatient child psychiatry clinic at Ma’amoura Psychiatric Hospital in Alexandria, Egypt. Two participant groups were assembled: Group I (case) consisted of 50 mothers whose children had ADHD, and Group II (control) consisted of 50 mothers whose children did not have ADHD. Both groups underwent the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), and Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (COPE) inventory.ResultsA significant relationship was observed between the Beck Score and hyperactive and combined ADHD types; however, no significant correlation was found between the Beck Score and the inattentive ADHD type. Regarding the coping styles with stress, the current study’s results found that in (case group) turning to religion had the highest sub-scale mean, followed by seeking social support and emotional support, while the lowest sub-scale score mean was humor, followed by denial. By employing univariate logistic regression analysis to identify depression predictors in group I, the results showed that the increase in the score of less useful coping by 1 was a probable factor to increase the possibility of depression by OR = 1.438 (1.186–1.743). Combined and hyperactive ADHD types were found to increase the risk of depression by OR 6.706 (1.309–34.353).ConclusionDepressive complaints were more prevalent among mothers of children with ADHD compared to the control group. We found a statistically important relationship between Beck Depression Scores (depressive symptom severity) in mothers with ADHD children and having hyperactive or combined ADHD types in their children. We also found a statistically significant positive correlation between the severity of depression and some coping styles as turning to religion and seeking social support.

Multi-institutional validation survey on Belong.life's conversational artificial intelligence (AI) oncology mentor, "Dave.

e13596 Background: Belong.life, a global oncology social network for patients and caregivers, recently launched “Dave” the first conversational AI oncology mentor and companion. “Dave’s” objectives are to provide uninterrupted support, clarify relevant clinical issues and guide patients and caregivers with relevant and empathetic information and education in all aspects of cancer, from diagnosis to treatment protocols and side effects management. “Dave” underwent training on Belong’s unique and large datasets of patients to physicians, and patients to patients’ interactions, as well as incorporating high quality information from the latest international cancer guidelines, providing it with a robust up-to-date supportive data and a wide understanding of the patients’ cancer journey. Methods: “Dave’s” responses to inquiries from Belong members were subjected to a validation survey conducted by eight oncologists, each specializing in various solid and haematological cancers and affiliated with several medical institutions. From the social network datasets, 471 questions from patients and caregivers were randomly selected and categorized into groups, including Breast, Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic, Genito-urinary, Bone, Haematological cancers, and Radiation therapy. The oncologists assessed the AI mentor's replies for their relevance and helpfulness, aligning them with evidence-based medicine, current recommendations, and guidelines. Results: Results were categorized into positive or negative assessments. Impressively, 432 out of 471 “Dave’s” responses (91.8%) received positive validation for providing suitable and relevant recommendations. Conversely, 39/471 responses (8.2%) received a negative validation, of which only 5/471 (1%) were graded as not at all helpful or relevant. Minor variations were observed within diagnostic groups, with positive validation rates as follows: Genito-urinary 100%, Breast 98.4%, Musculoskeletal 97%, Radiation therapy 88%, Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic 86%, and Haematological cancers 84%. Conclusions: The documented results on 471 patients’ posts are very promising, indicating that “Dave” provides valuable and reliable recommendations, achieving a positive validation rate of nearly 92%, with only 1% graded as not at all helpful or relevant. The findings also offer insights into the AI mentor's performance across distinct medical domains. This validation study provides a solid foundation and adds confirmation that the addition of an AI oncology mentor and companion, like “Dave”, improves patients’ knowledge and coping mechanisms and provides helpful and relevant guidance during their cancer journey, while supporting physicians in the daily management of their cancer patients.

Perceptions of Nursing Graduates on Clinical Internship Programs: Evaluating Stress Levels, Strengths, and Coping Mechanisms

Perceptions of Nursing Graduates on Clinical Internship Programs: Evaluating Stress Levels, Strengths, and Coping Mechanisms

Patrilineal Constraints and Female Creativity: Case on Gitar Tunggal Lampung

Women have played a significant role in the history of Lampung's indigenous people, a.k.a Ulun Lappung. Lampung and women have had a long relationship since the Lampung people's ancestors settled in this area in the 14th century. Ratu Sekarmong, a Lampung indigenous resident, has led the Tumi tribe in Sekala Brak. Then women played a unique role in the stringed music of the Pepadun community two generations ago, particularly the gitar tunggal. Participant observations of female gitar tunggal performers, particularly those from the Pepadun ethnic group of Lampung, were used to conduct this qualitative study. The number of female guitar players in Lampung is currently dispersed. Women of the ethnic Pepadun make up the majority of the performers. In-depth descriptions are also produced using ethnographic data and digital documents from the internet. Investigations on virtual field sites, interviews, and literature reviews are used to collect research data. According to the findings, male and female gitar tunggal performers use the same way in techniques. Contrarily, female guitarists have different goals than male guitarists. Women are prohibited from playing stringed instruments in public or in the local music industry. In addition, male performers typically remain active on stage, whereas female performers only reside in their homes. In the traditional view, their creativity is only used for household amusement. As a result, female guitarists must advance new coping mechanisms that affect their ability to retain music. Women's contributions to developing Lampung stringed music must be acknowledged, particularly in light of the patrilineal Lampung traditional system.

Multidimensional impact of sport types on the psychological well-being of student athletes: A multivariate investigation

The correlation between sports participation and psychological well-being is well-documented, revealing a complex interplay influenced by competition level and cultural context. This is particularly relevant in Korea, where the university sports culture significantly impacts student life. This study evaluates how competitive versus non-competitive sports affect Korean university students' psychological well-being using a quantitative approach with SmartPLS 4 for multi-group analysis. Findings reveal that competitive sports significantly enhance mental toughness and stress management through structured coping mechanisms and robust social support, improving coping strategy effectiveness by 34 % compared to non-competitive sports. Conversely, participants in non-competitive sports experience greater general well-being with a 40 % higher use of informal support. These insights suggest that university sports programs could benefit from targeted interventions incorporating specific coping strategies and social support frameworks tailored to the competitive context. This research underscores the need for precise stress management techniques and resilience-building exercises in sports curricula to optimize psychological well-being across different sports environments in Korean universities.

From Tradition to Transformation: Bharatanatyam Explored through Feminist and Psychological Contexts

This study explores the evolution and contemporary significance of Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance form. It examines the evolution of the dance form, focusing on the portrayal of stories, emotions, and characters. The research also reimagines the Ashta-Nayikas, the eight main female archetypes in classical dance, through the lens of contemporary psychology. The study uses qualitative data analysis, including media studies, historical texts, and in-depth interviews, to reveal the dynamic interaction between modernity and tradition. The study highlights the dance form’s innate resilience and the need for dance artists to develop coping mechanisms to navigate the intricacies of tradition and modernity.

An Approach to Assessing Farm-Scale Adaptation to Climate Change: The Case Study of Prespa Park

Developing appropriate adaptation practices and coping mechanisms for climate change and evaluating the variables affecting households’ choices are critical for ensuring sustainable agricultural production. In addressing the above issues, this paper presents the results of a multi-method approach at the farm level conducted in the case study of Prespa Park. The data collected by a participatory process were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the 5-point Likert scale, the Delphi method, and a multinomial logit model. The typology of coping and adaptation practices to climate change preferred by households and the reasons for those who failed to adapt are presented. Results revealed that improving technologies for increasing soil health was the most preferred adaptation practice, followed by planting early maturing and drought-tolerant food crop varieties, practicing water-saving irrigation methods or technologies, planting agroforestry systems, and finally perennial agriculture. In terms of coping mechanisms, engaging in off-farm activities was the most used, followed by collecting fuel wood for sale, selling assets like livestock, increasing water storage capacity, and changing farming structure. Small farm holdings, financial constraints, limited off-farm employment opportunities, inadequate infrastructure and technology, and a lack of information about adaptation practices were identified as the main barriers to undertaking adaptation. Performing the multinomial logit analysis, the variables that positively and significantly improve households' ability to adapt to climate change were identified and evaluated. The results of this study should help policymakers and climate change planners come up with better practices for the agricultural sector to adapt to the effects of climate change.

Impact of Stress on the Sleep Pattern and Cognitive Performance on Young Adults

Abstract: This research paper investigates the intricate relationship between stress, sleep patterns, and cognitive performance among young adults. In today's world, stress is a common occurrence that has a significant impact on people's physical and mental health as well as their cognitive abilities. The purpose of this study is to clarify how stress affects young people' sleep patterns and cognitive function, as they are a group that is more susceptible to changes in sleep and cognition caused by stress. The study looks at how stress affects many areas of cognitive performance, including attention, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making, as well as the length, quality, and architecture of sleep. It does this by drawing on current literature and empirical studies. The study also examines possible mechanisms, such as neuroendocrine reactions, changes in brain connections, and psychological elements like perceived control and coping mechanisms, that may underlie the observed effects of stress on sleep and cognition. Furthermore, the paper discusses the bidirectional relationship between stress, sleep, and cognitive performance, highlighting the complex interplay between these domains and their cumulative impact on young adults' overall well-being. The findings of this study have implications for public health campaigns, clinical practices, and preventative treatments targeted at reducing the negative effects of stress on sleep and cognition, building resilience, and encouraging young adults to operate cognitively at their best

Coping Mechanisms for Family Challenges and Perceptions of Family Services

Coping Mechanisms for Family Challenges and Perceptions of Family Services

Family Centered Care Berhubungan dengan Kecemasan Anak Usia Prasekolah yang Menjalani Hospitalisasi di UPTD RSUD Jend. Ahmad Yani Metro

Being sick and being hospitalized is a major crisis for children, while children still have limited coping mechanisms to deal with problems so that children easily experience anxiety about undergoing hospitalization, this condition can affect the immune response and impact the length of the healing process. Efforts that can be made by health workers, especially nurses, to reduce the level of anxiety in children is through family centered care. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between family centered care and anxiety in preschool aged children undergoing hospitalization. Research design is a correlation study, cross-sectional design. The population in this study were preschool children undergoing hospitalization. The sample used was 58 people. Data analysis in this study was carried out using the Somer's d test.The research results showed that the distribution of family centered care was mostly in the good category (55.2%), and the majority of preschool aged children undergoing hospitalization experienced mild anxiety (62.1%). The results of the analysis show that there is a relationship between family centered care and anxiety in preschool aged children undergoing hospitalization (p-value = 0.001). The correlation coefficient obtained was r 0.413, the direction of the correlation was positive with the strength of the relationship being in the medium category, meaning that the better the family centered care, the anxiety symptoms of pre-school aged children undergoing hospitalization would decrease. It is hoped that family centered care can be implemented optimally to help overcome anxiety problems in children undergoing hospitalization.

Man up: A Study on how men Deal with mental health issues

Men's mental health is a crucial yet frequently disregarded component of health care. The distinct challenges and coping mechanisms that men employ to cope with mental health issues are discussed in this paper. The analysis synthesizes the body of research on men's approach to asking for help, handling stress, and dealing with mental health issues, which are influenced by societal, cultural, and psychological factors. This study delves into a range of therapies and support systems specifically designed to improve the mental health of men. This study intends to educate policymakers, medical professionals, and the general public on the intricacies of men's mental health by shedding light on these findings, aiming to promote more efficient and inclusive mental health treatment methods.