Role In Stress Management Research Articles

Perceived Stress and Coping Strategies for Frontline Nurses Caring for COVID-19 Patients: A Path Analysis.

This cross-sectional study explored the relationships among perceived stress, social support, positive coping, and mental health in frontline nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 in China. A quantitative cross-sectional study. A convenience sample of 339 eligible frontline nurses was identified from a designated hospital for COVID-19 in Shanghai, China, between May 2022 and August 2022. Data from nurses were collected through an online survey that contained 4 measurement domains: perceived stress, social support, coping strategies, and mental health. Path analysis was used to analyze the data in SPSS 24.0 and AMOS 23.0. The model tested in the path analysis fit the data well. The results demonstrated relationships among perceived stress, social support, positive coping, and mental health among frontline nurses caring for patients with COVID-19. Social support had a positive effect on positive coping strategies and a negative effect on perceived stress and mental health. In addition, path analysis indicated that social support moderated the relationship between perceived stress and mental health in nurses. Nurses experienced work-related mental stress while providing COVID-19-related care. Based on study findings, social support is expected to play a key role in stress management in nurses. Expanding opportunities for social support is an essential step for nurses to improve their mental health and quality of life.

The Role of Psychological Resilience, Coping Mechanisms and Locus of Control in Managing Students' Perceived Stress during Exams

Abstract: With this study we provide conclusive evidence on the importance of psychological resilience, coping mechanisms, self-esteem and locus of control for optimal adaptation in situations of intense psychological stress, such as the stress perceived by students in exam situations. The data reveal that out of 120 students included in the study group, 29 students, i.e., 33.2 ⁒ were in the high stress zone and 4 students, i.e., 3.3 ⁒ were in the dangerously high stress zone, which can be explained by the poor functioning of some coping mechanisms and psychological resilience. For example, self-blame as a variable of coping mechanisms has a negative influence on the level of perceived stress and explains 49.72% of the stress level. Also, by comparison, some variables play a positive role in stress management and explain in different proportions the level of perceived stress, such as perspective-taking (35.64%), positive reappraisal (27.64%), positive refocusing (20.25%) or self-esteem (12.33%). The study also revealed that females better manage specific manifestations of perceived stress in exam situations, proving that they more easily establish interpersonal relationships, which in turn can support some healthy response behaviors, how to solve specific tasks and adapt more easily to some specific demands of academic work.

Surah Al-Fatihah as a Spiritual Therapy Method to Overcome Stress

This research elaborates on the influence of the Al-Fatihah letter as a spiritual therapy method for dealing with stress based on a literature review. Surah Al-Fatihah, which consists of seven verses, has content that is believed to be able to provide calm and peace for its readers. This study explored how the elements in Surah Al-Fatihah can function as medicine for stress from a psychological and spiritual perspective. Literature analysis shows that Surah Al-Fatihah has several key elements that have the potential to reduce stress: praise to Allah, the Most Gracious and Most Merciful, acknowledgment of Allah's power, and a request for help and guidance. This reesults showed that praise and recognition helps reduce anxiety and provides a sense of security, while asking for help creates feelings of support and guidance in facing life's challenges. Anxiety reduction can be achieved through repeated reading of Surah Al-Fatihah which has a meditative effect, as well as through confidence and faith which provides a sense of calm and security. Social support from religious practices in the community also plays an important role in stress management. In conclusion, Surah Al-Fatihah has great potential as an effective spiritual therapy method for reducing stress. These findings indicate the need for further research through empirical.

Relationships between Self-Efficacy and Teachers' Well-Being in Middle School English Teachers: The Mediating Role of Teaching Satisfaction and Resilience.

Teaching satisfaction and resilience play important roles in the education field, but most research focuses on higher education, with few scholars studying their impact on language teaching within the context of middle school education. In this sense, this study employs a mixed-methods research design, selecting 375 Chinese middle school English teachers to investigate the roles of teaching satisfaction and resilience in the relationship between self-efficacy and teachers' well-being. A structural equation modeling approach and NVivo were utilized to analyze quantitative data and qualitative data, respectively. Quantitative results reveal that both teaching satisfaction and resilience mediate the relationship between self-efficacy and teachers' well-being. Qualitative interviews reveal that teaching satisfaction primarily enhances job commitment, reduces job stress, improves student relationships, and increases professional growth. Meanwhile, resilience plays a crucial role in stress management, positive adaptation, and emotional regulation. This research offers insightful implications for improving teachers' well-being and contributes significantly to the broader discourse on foreign language teacher education.

Assessing the Impact of Remote Learning on Learning Competencies of Senior High School Students in the Health Optimizing Physical Education (HOPE) Program

This study examined the impact of remote learning on the competencies of learning objectives within the HOPE program for Grades 11 and 12 students in Mabalacat City. Using a quantitative-descriptive survey design with 12 PE teachers and coordinators, the study employed the Context-Input-Process-Product (CIPP) model to evaluate the program’s effectiveness, focusing on the “product” aspect. Findings revealed positive outcomes, with students exceeding their learning objectives in key areas aligned with the K-12 curriculum. Students successfully demonstrated an understanding of physical activity’s role in stress management and engagement in moderate-to-vigorous activities. They also displayed an advanced grasp of personal safety protocols, suggesting readiness for potential careers in health and fitness. These findings contribute to the understanding of remote learning’s potential in achieving physical education goals. Further research could explore the long-term impact of these approaches and their applicability to wider contexts, informing curriculum development and educational policy decisions.

Comprehensive analysis of potato (Solanum tuberosum) PYL genes highlights their role in stress responses.

Abscisic acid (ABA) regulates plant development, seed germination, and stress responses. The PYR1-like (PYL) proteins are essential for ABA signalling. However, the evolution and expression of PYL genes in potato (Solanum tuberosum ) remain poorly understood. Here, we analysed and identified 17 PYL genes in the potato genome, which were categorised into three groups based on phylogenetic analysis. These genes are distributed across nine chromosomes with predicted proteins subcellar localisation primarily in the cytoplasm. These StPYLs revealed conserved exon structures and domains among the groups. Promoter region analysis indicated hormone and stress-related elements in all StPYL s. Protein-protein interactions and microRNA networks predicted that the interactions of StPYLs are crucial components of ABA signalling, underlining their pivotal role in stress management and growth regulation in potato. Expression profiling across different tissues and under various stresses revealed their varied expression pattern. Further, we validated the expression pattern of selected StPYLs through reverse transcription quantitative PCR under drought, salt, and Phytophthora infestans stresses. This revealed consistent upregulation of StPYL6 in these stresses, while StPYL11 exhibited significant downregulation over time. Other genes showed downregulation under drought and salt stresses while upregulation under P. infestans . Overall, our results suggested the potential role of PYL genes in abiotic and biotic stresses.

Post-natal antibiotic exposure in mother rat (F0) induces anxiety like behavior in adult rat offspring (F1) by activating HPA axis and down-regulating the Nr3c1 gene.

Early postnatal administration of antibiotics has been linked to lasting effects on brain development and behavior. Research conducted on animals that are free from germs has demonstrated that the impact of microbiome colonization on the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and neuroendocrine pathways is substantial, which play a crucial role in stress management. Nevertheless, it is still uncertain if the exposure to antibiotics in rat dams (F0-generation) before weaning is associated with neurobehavioral changes in rat offspring (F1-generation) during adulthood. In order to investigate the effects, we perturbed the intestinal microbiota of rat dams (F0 generation) by administering cefixime (CEF), an antibiotic commonly used for obstetric purposes, at clinically relevant doses (1 mg/kg, 2.5 mg/kg or 5 mg/kg). Anxiety-like behaviors in adult offspring was evaluated through the utilization of elevated plus maze (EPM) and open field paradigm (OFP) following a six-week interval from birth (PND42). Subsequent to behavioral assessments, the rats were euthanized, and their brains and blood was collected for biochemical analysis. Plasma corticosterone concentration was used to assess HPA activity, whereas the quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was employed to determine the transcription levels of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) Nr3c1. The offspring of F1 that were administered antibiotics before being weaned spent less time in the EPM open arm. The alterations were accompanied by increased levels of corticosterone in the bloodstream. The gene expression study revealed a decrease in the levels of mRNA transcription of Nr3c1. This research emphasizes the possible long-term effects of antibiotic exposure before weaning on the development of anxiety in offspring upon adulthood.

Correlation between trait emotional intelligence and prefrontal activation during a verbal fluency task: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study.

Stress is inevitable in humans and stress changes our physical and mental states. Stress has been studied epidemiologically, biologically, and psychologically. First defined in 1990, emotional intelligence (EI) affects psychological stress management. In contrast, the prefrontal cortex (PFC) is suggested to play a vital role in stress management. Human PFC activity can be inferred from the balance of oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin in cerebral blood flow, which can be measured and calculated using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). An important cognitive activation task to activate the PFC is the verbal fluency task (VFT). Therefore, if the PFC is activated by the VFT and monitored by fNIRS, and the activity correlates with EI, fNIRS can be used to measure EI. In this study, Psychological tests using the self-rating depression scale, state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI), and trait emotional intelligence questionnaire-short form (TEIQue-SF) were conducted to evaluate the correlation with VFT performance. Relative oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin concentrations were measured using an fNIRS device, and their correlation with VFT performance was tested. Spearman correlation coefficient was used to determine correlations. Results were as follows. Although VFT performance did not correlate with the oxygenated hemoglobin concentration ([Oxy-Hb]) changes, [Oxy-Hb] was elevated in all channels. VFT performance was significantly negatively correlated with the Zung self-rating depression scale (ρ = 0.063, P = .759), trait anxiety or anxiety level as a personal characteristic of STAI (ρ = 0.243, P = .232), and state anxiety or anxiety about an event of STAI (ρ = -0.138, P = .500), whereas no correlation was found with the TEIQue-SF (ρ = 0.303, P = .132). Healthy individuals PFC activity is not severely affected by their mental state and cognitive activation successfully activates the PFC, supporting the hypothesis that EI is correlated with frontal cortical activation during the VFT in a nonclinical population. EI may play a vital role in reducing stress associated with depression and anxiety in our social lives. Although we failed to show a statistical correlation between TEIQue-SF and [Oxy-Hb] due to a sample size shortage, our preliminary study was the first to attempt to show the PFC activity of EI through a hemodynamic response. Future research may elucidate the role of EI in reducing psychological stress in social life.

Comparative Sequence and Functional Analysis of KCS6 and KCS5 from Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica juncea Establishes Functional Equivalency and Role in Stress Management

Comparative Sequence and Functional Analysis of KCS6 and KCS5 from Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica juncea Establishes Functional Equivalency and Role in Stress Management

Mindfulness or relaxation: What is more effective for work stress? Literature review

Objective. Work demands for productivity and flexibility are on the rise. In the last 20 years, hourly productivity has increased by 20 % (OECD, 2020). One of the adverse consequences of increased work demands is work stress (Quick & Henderson, 2016). There has been a growing need for organizations to reduce work stress, which is why stress management interventions (SMI) are quickly gaining popularity (Kröll et al., 2017). The aim of this paper is to introduce mindfulness and relaxation as approaches used in stress management interventions (SMI) in the work environment. Mindfulness is an ability we can cultivate with training and consists of two basic skills – monitoring of present-moment experience (based on attention and awareness) and attitude of acceptance and openness towards own experience. Accepting attitude has an essential role in stress management. Relaxation causes stress reduction in two ways: by promoting beneficial physiological processes (improved breathing rate, heart rate) and by focusing on pleasant, relaxing sensations. The paper characterizes these approaches, discussing their efficacy, specificities, differences, and circumstances that support their effectiveness. Method. The efficacy of the investigated approaches was evaluated through the most up-to-date meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials. Papers were searched through the Scopus database. Results. The results of the meta-analyses of mindfulness SMI agreed on satisfactory efficacy, showing a medium effect size. The findings of meta-analyses of relaxation SMI also demonstrated a medium effect size and suggested yoga-based interventions might be most effective. More importantly, both approaches are characterised by certain advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of the mindfulness approach include proven effectiveness in stress reduction and also other benefits in the work environment, such as improved creativity and problem-solving skills. However, practising mindfulness requires a lot of discipline, time and high commitment. The relaxation approach seems to offer stress reduction but no other benefits. Relaxation is also easier to learn and practice. Therefore, the mindfulness approach and the relaxation approach may be more appropriate for different groups of workers. For workers preferring straightforward instructions, easy-to-understand concepts, and less time-consuming interventions, relaxation is probably a more suitable alternative (Kaspereen, 2012). Highly motivated workers, willing to undergo more time consuming and harder-to-understand training, may benefit more from mindfulness interventions. Mindfulness interventions may also be more appropriate for workers whose jobs involve a lot of planning and mental work and who may suffer from rumination of negative thoughts (Jain et al., 2007). Therefore, if organisations plan to reduce workers’ stress, it is essential to identify workers’ preferences and carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Discussion. Mindfulness and relaxation SMI can both be considered as options for reducing stress in the workplace in certain circumstances. The key is to identify the preferences of the workers in question and ensure that the chosen intervention is implemented well and thoroughly. The article offers a new perspective on the topic of dealing with stress in the workplace. This information is beneficial not only for researchers but also for psychologists/managers seeking solutions for their organisations. The study is limited by the fact that mindfulness and relaxation SMI in the workplace are not researched to the same extent. Future researchers should consider an experimental comparison of quality yoga and mindfulnessinterventions, in different work settings.

Metabolic footprints of chitosan primed red kidney bean under restricted irrigation

Climate change has led to long term shift in temperature and weather regimes leading to unprecedented drought conditions. In this study varying degree of drought stress was imposed by restricting irrigation in red kidney bean along with application of chitosan as seed and foliar prime. LC-MS/MS was used to study the metabolic footprints (flavonoids and anthocyanin) in the red kidney bean varieties (BR 104 and VL Rajma 63). Presence of 14 flavonoid compounds and four anthocyanins (delphinidin>cyaniding>pelargonidin>malvidin) obtained from 0.25% chitosan primed red kidney bean were resolved through LC-MS/MS analysis. The concentration of flavonoid compounds in all the treatments was found in the order of naringenin>quercetin>luteolin>hesperetin>myricetin. Correlation studies revealed strong correlation of 0.95 among catechin-naringenin, galangin-hesperetin and epicatechin-kaempferol in BR 104 variety. Antioxidant activities were investigated by assessing radical scavenging activity, chelating power and reducing power assay in both varieties. Principle component (PC) analysis depicted through biplot showed 44.7% contribution towards PC1 and 28.6% towards PC2 in BR 104 variety. 0.25% chitosan as seed and foliar priming with imposed drought stress was found to improve the antioxidant contents of seed by regulating polyphenols which have diverse role in stress management.

Workplace stress of occupational safety specialists in Croatia and Serbia.

Numerous studies have shown that work often causes stress in employees and even in occupational safety experts. Occupational stress can lead to serious health consequences for employees. As the job of occupational safety experts is very responsible, they are more exposed to workplace stress and more vulnerable to its consequences. This study resulted with expertise on the work related stress of safety experts in Croatia and Serbia. This study examined workplace stress of occupational safety experts in Croatia and Serbia. Surveys were used to collect original data and statistical methods were used for data processing and analysis. There was a correlation between the level of stress on safety expert's jobs and stress levels related to the status of safety experts as dependent variables and the organization profile related with safety experts' employment as independent variables. Stress of safety experts related to activities and the status of safety experts were of medium level. There is a need for preventive protection from stress in this profession. Continuous education of safety experts plays a key role in stress prevention, not only for the safety experts but it also plays a key role in stress management throughout the organization.

Brassinosteroid Signaling, Crosstalk and, Physiological Functions in Plants Under Heavy Metal Stress.

Brassinosteroids (BRs) are group of plant steroidal hormones that modulate developmental processes and also have pivotal role in stress management. Biosynthesis of BRs takes place through established early C-6 and late C-6 oxidation pathways and the C-22 hydroxylation pathway triggered by activation of the DWF4 gene that acts on multiple intermediates. BRs are recognized at the cell surface by the receptor kinases, BRI1 and BAK1, which relay signals to the nucleus through a phosphorylation cascade involving phosphorylation of BSU1 protein and proteasomal degradation of BIN2 proteins. Inactivation of BIN2 allows BES1/BZR1 to enter the nucleus and regulate the expression of target genes. In the whole cascade of signal recognition, transduction and regulation of target genes, BRs crosstalk with other phytohormones that play significant roles. In the current era, plants are continuously exposed to abiotic stresses and heavy metal stress is one of the major stresses. The present study reveals the mechanism of these events from biosynthesis, transport and crosstalk through receptor kinases and transcriptional networks under heavy metal stress.

Bioinoculation using indigenous Bacillus spp. improves growth and yield of Zea mays under the influence of nanozeolite.

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-020-02561-2.

Analyzing How Spiritual Intelligence Affecting Stress Coping in Stress Management

The issue of stress is becoming more serious in today's disruption era in which management is urged to pay more attention since it affects individual and even more organizational performance. Failing to answer this issue would bring unwanted impacts to the organization. This issue is not relatively new, but the consequences it brings urge organizations to find new alternative ways to answer this issue. One answer is coming from the study of spirituality and Spiritual Intelligence. This paper tries to conceptualize how this Spiritual Intelligence plays as a predictive factor of Stress Coping and how an individual copes with stress. From the literature analysis, we assume that spiritual intelligence has a significant role in stress management, and we found that Spiritual Intelligence relates to stress Coping in which Stress Coping Resources become a mediating factor between both. Spiritual Intelligence relates to stress Coping through three factors in Stress Coping Resources: Self-Efficacy, Cognitive Resources, and Perceived Stress. Through its seven dimensions, Spiritual Intelligence helps people to boost their mental health condition that is a requirement in surviving stress.

Analyzing How Spiritual Intelligence Affecting Stress Coping in Stress Management

The issue of stress is becoming more serious in today's disruption era in which management is urged to pay more attention since it affects individual and even more organizational performance. Failing to answer this issue would bring unwanted impacts to the organization. This issue is not relatively new, but the consequences it brings urge organizations to find new alternative ways to answer this issue. One answer is coming from the study of spirituality and Spiritual Intelligence. This paper tries to conceptualize how this Spiritual Intelligence plays as a predictive factor of Stress Coping and how an individual copes with stress. From the literature analysis, we assume that spiritual intelligence has a significant role in stress management, and we found that Spiritual Intelligence relates to stress Coping in which Stress Coping Resources become a mediating factor between both. Spiritual Intelligence relates to stress Coping through three factors in Stress Coping Resources: Self-Efficacy, Cognitive Resources, and Perceived Stress. Through its seven dimensions, Spiritual Intelligence helps people to boost their mental health condition that is a requirement in surviving stress.

Annual changes in corticosterone and its response to handling, tagging and short-term captivity in Nyctibatrachus humayuni

Glucocorticoids (GCs) are primarily involved in mobilising energy reserves to various physiological processes including reproduction. During situations of stress, GCs also help in coping with stress by diverting energy away from processes such as growth and reproduction. Hence, studying annual and seasonal changes in GCs of wild populations can help in understanding their role in stress management and reproduction. The quantification of GCs in wild animals involves capturing, handling and restraining, which could be stressful. Moreover, different species may exhibit differential sensitivity to different stressors. Hence, determining species-specific sensitivities and responses to different stressors may help in developing effective conservation measures. In this context, we studied the annual and seasonal variations in corticosterone metabolites of the Bombay night frog, Nyctibatrachus humayuni. In addition, the effects of handling, marking and short-term captivity (24 h) on corticosterone metabolite levels of N. humayuni were determined. Our results show that urinary corticosterone metabolites (UCM) varied significantly annually and between the sexes; in males, the levels were highest during the breeding season, whilst in females, the levels were highest just before the breeding season. Interestingly, UCM levels of both the sexes were not affected by tagging with visual implant elastomer (VIE), and by short-term captivity, suggesting that these manipulations were not stressful in terms of corticosterone responses.

M133. DISCRIMINATION PHENOMENA AND THE LEVEL OF SCHIZOTYPY

BackgroundSeveral have suggested a link between discrimination phenomena and psychotic disorders. Since this is a potentially modifiable factor, it seems important to clarify the links between discrimination and psychotic disorders. In the hypothesis of the psychotic continuum, schizotypal features in the general population are intermediate phenotypes in schizophrenia studies. In this study, the aim was to study the links between discrimination and level of schizotypy in the general population. We assumed that exposure to discrimination experiences is associated with increased levels of schizotypy.MethodsSubjects from the general population (N = 1456), without psychotic disorders, were recruited in 17 cities and 6 countries (Brazil, Spain, France, Holland, Italy, UK). Each subject completed the Community Assessment of Psychic Experiences (CAPE), a autoquestionaire considered to assess the level of psychometric schizotypy (with positive, negative and depressive dimensions) and the 20-item Perceived Discrimination Scale developed by Williams et al. Linear regression analyzes were used with discrimination as an explanatory variable and CAPE scores as variables to be explained.ResultsWe show that an increase in the perceived discrimination score was associated with significantly higher levels of schizotypy, in the positive (p = 1.7.10-10), negative (p = 3.4.10-10) and the depressed dimensions (p = 2.1.10-10). In more than half of the subjects who reported discrimination experiences, the reason for the discrimination invoked was not one of the reasons given. Ethnicity remains, however, a major cause of reported discrimination.DiscussionThe stress-vulnerability model could explain the link between discrimination and schizotypy, though dysregulation of the hypothalamo-pituitary axis and cortisol secretion in subjects with schizotypy, preventing them from responding adaptively to social stress. Psychological and social factors also seem to play a role in stress management.

Progression of regeneration in demosponge Cinachyrella cf cavernosa based on wound location

In this study, the differential regeneration process in sponge Cinachyrella cf cavernosa (Lamarck, 1815) was examined by creating wounds at basal and apical tissues. The differences in wound healing were investigated based on qualitative and quantitative changes in collagen at both wound locations. The different cell types were also documented. The basal tissue was found to heal faster than apical tissue. Collagen was 21.74% more in regenerating basal tissue than the apical tissue, indicating its involvement in accelerated regeneration. To understand the molecular process of gene regulation during regeneration in basal tissues of C.cf cavernosa, transcriptomic analysis was carried out using Illumina NextSeq 500. From the samples used for RNA-seq, on an average, 35 million reads were obtained. Out of 65587 total Coding DNA Sequences (CDS), 37145 were annotated. The differential gene expression analysis showed upregulation in collagen-related gene Col and actin-related genes during progressive stages of regeneration. Contrary to other metabolism-related genes, lipid metabolism-related genes were expressed in more numbers with consecutive stages of regeneration highlighting their role in stress management of the sponge. This study serves to advance our understanding of the regeneration process, factors affecting the rate of this process and transcriptomic changes in regenerating sponge.

Desarrollo y Validación de la Escala de Restauración Psicológica Percibida en Población Mexicana

El ambiente físico juega un papel importante en el manejo del estrés; la investigación ha probado la relación entre la exposición a ambientes naturales y la recuperación del estrés fisiológico y la fatiga mental. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue desarrollar una escala confiable y válida que evalúe la percepción de restauración psicológica ante el estrés en escenarios naturales. El desarrollo de la escala se realizó en dos fases, en la primera fase, se utilizó la técnica de redes semánticas, a partir de los resultados se redactaron los reactivos que se probaron en la segunda etapa, la validación del instrumento se hizo a través del análisis factorial confirmatorio, en esta etapa participaron 273 personas, hombres y mujeres, con edad promedio de 30 años. A través del Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio se conformó la versión final de la escala que con 23 ítems que evalúan tres factores, valoración estética y afectiva, restauración y prospectiva, con valores de ajuste X2=550.51, p=0.00, CFI=0.94, RMSEA=0.07 y confiabilidad total de 0.96 considerándose que la escala es un instrumento válido y confiable, por lo que su uso puede contribuir en la evaluación y diseño de ambientes restauradores.