Stress Coping Methods Research Articles

Achievement Motivation and Stress Coping Styles of Physical Education Major

This study conducted in-depth research and statistics on the achievement motivation and stress coping methods of college students majoring in physical education at Hunan University of Science and Technology. The research subjects were college students majoring in physical education at Hunan University of Science and Technology. Understand their current evaluation of their achievement motivation and stress coping styles in physical education. The results show: The survey of student respondents shows that the gender distribution is basically balanced (males account for 50.77%, females account for 49.23%), mainly including sophomores and seniors. The interviewees generally affirmed the achievement motivation and stress coping style of physical education. However, although male and female students are consistent in their achievement motivation, the sociocultural factors that may affect this phenomenon were not explored in depth, which limits a comprehensive understanding of gender differences. Reduced performance among senior students in motivation to pursue success and avoid failure may be due to increased academic stress and psychological exhaustion. However, research has not analyzed the specific impact of these factors in detail, resulting in insufficient recommendations on how to effectively support older students. Although participants showed diversity in stress coping strategies, a tendency toward avoidance strategies may impact their long-term mental health. Research has not fully explored how to cultivate students' more active coping styles to enhance their ability and resilience to cope with stress.

Patterns of Health Behaviors and Trajectories of Stress among People with Disabilities in Korea.

As a health vulnerable group, people with disabilities require more health-promoting behavior than non-disabled people. We aimed to identify the types of health behavior of disabled people and to track the trajectories of stress by the type of health behaviors. Data came from the Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled Second Wave by the Employment Development Institute (EDI) in Korea. We used dataset from the first 6 years of the 2nd wave of PSEDSW (2016-2021). The current study analyzed 3,991 subjects. The types of health behavior were identified through latent class analysis (LCA) and the trajectories of stress were estimated through multi-group latent growth modeling using Mplus 8.0. Two types of groups in health behaviors, smoking-drinking group (SD), nonsmoking-less drinking group (NLSD) were derived. Depending on the types of health behavior, the trajectories of stress appeared significantly different: the NLSD had significantly lower stress than the SD in the first year, and this low-level stress trajectory was maintained continuously for 6 years. Health behaviors could be suitable as a stress coping method for people with disabilities. This study suggests that it is necessary to make efforts to create an environment that supports people with disabilities to learn healthier ways to cope with stress.

Work-life balance mediating stress and quality of life in academics during COVID-19 in Malaysia.

Following the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, academicians from the universities in Malaysia needed to ensure that the quality-of-service delivery to the stakeholders is undisturbed by adopting new challenging norms. This compromises the work-life balance (WLB), causes more stress and potentially affects their quality of life (QoL). This study investigates how perceived stress (PS) impacts the QoL of Malaysian academicians during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the mediating role of WLB. Academics working in Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study, using a voluntary response sampling method, was conducted among 417 academicians from universities in Malaysia in September 2021. A self-reported online questionnaire, measuring PS, WLB and QoL, was distributed. The QoL scored a mean of 50 (standard deviation [s.d.] = 9.84), PS scored a mean of 24.26 (s.d. = 8.19) and WLB had a mean score of 51.12 (s.d. = 18.73). Work-life balance was a significant mediator of PS and QoL (β = -0.43, 95% confidence interval [CI] = -0.52 to -0.35, p = 0.0001). Perceived stress was a significant predictor of WLB (β = 1.62, p = 0.0001). Institutions should consider implementing flexible working arrangements, and providing workshops on crisis management, time management, and resilience. Stress coping methods are recommended for enhancing WLB among academicians. This study contributes to the pool of evidence to support intervention strategies and policy recommendations aimed to enhance well-being.

Stress and Coping of Self-Quarantined People Focusing on Negative Cases of the Coronavirus Disease: A Qualitative Study

Background: In South Korea, many people have experienced self-quarantine due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This study explored stress, coping, and post-quarantine changes among people who were self-quarantined because of close contact but tested negative for COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic.Methods: Qualitative interviews were conducted with four focus groups, each comprising five people. Data were analyzed using inductive content analysis.Results: Three categories of stress and coping during self-quarantine and post-quarantine changes emerged. First, the category of content related to stress comprised “problems that are difficult to handle alone.” The subcategories were “painful body and mind,” “the experience of being in a jail without bars,” and “repeated internal and external conflicts.” Second, the category for various stress-coping methods was labeled “struggling my way,” and the subcategories were “coping methods that helped me overcome” and “coping methods that added difficulty.” Finally, the category for changes after self-quarantine was labeled “more mature me.” The subcategories involved “thorough observation of infection prevention measures in daily life,” “living together,” and “a new realization of life.”Conclusions: Our findings contribute toward developing online or offline health programs to help individuals who self-quarantined but tested negative for infectious diseases, allowing them to feel confident to self-quarantine in good health.

The Mediating Effect of Stress Coping Methods in the Relationship Between Job Stress and Job Satisfaction of Early Childhood Special Education Teachers

The Mediating Effect of Stress Coping Methods in the Relationship Between Job Stress and Job Satisfaction of Early Childhood Special Education Teachers

The Mediating Effect of Coping with Stress on the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Performance of Adolescent Taekwondo Players

Background/Objectives: This study was aimed to identify the effects of adolescent Taekwondo players' emotional intelligence on perceived performance and coping with stress and to verify the mediating effect of coping with stress in the relationship between emotional intelligence and perceived performance. Methods/Statistical analysis: To this end, a survey was conducted on a total of 472 youth Taekwondo players registered with the Korea Taekwondo Association. For data processing, the frequency analysis, exploratory factor analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were conducted. Findings: First, as a result of analyzing the correlation between emotional intelligence, perceived performance and coping with stress of youth Taekwondo players, positive correlations were found in all sub-variables. Second, it was found that the emotional intelligence of youth Taekwondo players had a partial positive effect on perceived performance. Third, it was found that the emotional intelligence of youth Taekwondo players had a partial positive effect on coping with stress. Fourth, it was found that the emotional intelligence of Taekwondo players has a direct and static effect on perceived performance, but also indirectly affects perceived performance through coping with stress. Improvements/Applications: In conclusion, it was verified that emotional intelligence is an important variable that directly affects perceived athletic performance for youth Taekwondo players, while coping with stress is a variable that has an indirect effect. Therefore, instructors should be aware that Taekwondo players' performance can be improved according to their emotional intelligence and ability to cope with stress. Accordingly, it is necessary to help improve performance by identifying the emotional intelligence of each player and suggesting a stress coping plan tailored to each player. This is not limited to coaches, but it was suggested that individual players need to adjust their stress coping methods according to their emotional state.

MZ세대 대학생들의 스트레스 대처방식에 대한 인식

Objectives The purpose of this study is to categorize how university students of the MZ generation cope with stress and analyze their characteristics. Methods Q methodology was used to confirm the subjective perception of MZ generation college students' stress response methods. At this time, the Q methodology aims to objectively measure human subjective aspects such as attitudes, beliefs, and values, and this methodology was used because in-depth opinions could be studied. Results Stress coping methods were categorized into five. The first type is a ‘considerate type’ that finds the cause of stress and carefully analyzes it to relieve stress. The second type is a ‘lone type’ who takes time alone to avoid people and tries to solve it. The third type is a ‘dependent type’ that tries to relieve stress with the people around him. The fourth type is an ‘immersive type’ that creates a new situation and copes with stress situations while immersed in other things. The fifth type is a ‘propulsion type’ that focuses on solving problems, not identifying problems. Conclusions First, it is necessary to connect various programs inside and outside the school to relieve stress for MZ generation college students who fall under the ‘considerate type’. Second, the ‘lone type’ first needs a program that helps them develop self-esteem, self-resilience, and self-efficacy. Third, rather than introducing a specific program, the ‘dependent type’ needs to provide an environment where they can communicate and interact smoothly with people around them. Fourth, since ‘immersive’ college students are the type to immerse themselves in hobbies or sports activities, it is necessary to provide conditions for various hobbies and sports activities. Fifth, ‘promoting’ college students should be provided with all possible information, activities, and programs to relieve stress to create conditions for them to promote themselves.

Mental health assessment during the full-scale invasion within the general Ukrainian population: state, beliefs and behaviors, query to change (cross-sectional study)

IntroductionThe russian invasion in Ukraine has significantly affected the mental health (MH) of the local population while access to mental health support remains limited due to multiple reasons coming from both the provider and acceptor sides. The war obviously negatively impacts MH but has also paradoxically given an “open window” for shifting current practices both in the healthcare system and within society. Investigation of current people’s attitudes on this matter should be the primary step to address the issue and initiate any change.Objectives5 main objectives identified to analyze within the convenience sample were: MH state and self-care behaviors during the full-scale invasion, MH stigma and self-stigma, intention to use professional MH support, beliefs on access to professional MH support, query to change current MH attitudes and practices.MethodsThis research was conducted using primary data collection. The online questionnaire consisted of 5 blocks and was designed based on PHQ-9, DASS-21, PCL-5, Brief-COPE and CAMI. 332 civilians underwent the survey in March-April 2023 and were divided by age, gender, location and situation; inclusion criteria were to be >16 y.o. being affected by war and capable of completing the survey in Ukrainian. Relevant ethical measures were applied. Descriptive and correlational analysis was used to analyze the data.ResultsThe majority of respondents rated their mental health as good. Anxiety was the most prevalent emotion, particularly among younger age groups. Different genders and age groups exhibited varying combinations of emotions, such as fatigue, peace, anger, sadness etc. Many participants felt self-reproach for not doing enough; coping strategies varied among age groups. Females were 8.14 times more likely to seek mental health support, and those inside Ukraine were 0.32 times less inclined. 66.2% never seek any MH services, with older men leading; only 8.7% consult specialists during crises, showing gender differences. Distrust in specialist qualifications is one of the barriers on access in people’s beliefs and is more prevalent among older generations. The absence of self-mental health stigma makes individuals 1.91 times more open to accessing support. Location affects openness to change, with Ukraine-based individuals being less open. Lastly, 29.5% consider alternative stress-coping methods, with 40% open to future psychological help.ConclusionsOur findings show differences in populational attitudes towards MH in Ukraine during the war and therefore the importance of any potential intervention to precisely tailor certain subgroups, beliefs behaviors and needs within them to have a higher chance of being accepted and increase MH support utilization in the population overall.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Demographic Dynamics in Organizational Stress and Coping Stress Perceptions: A Comprehensive Analysis

This study aims to assess both the stress levels of employees and identify the sources of stress. Data for the research were collected through questionnaires distributed to 60 employees via online surveys. The instruments utilized for data collection included the personal information form, organizational stress scale, and stress coping scale. The initial phase of data analysis focused on revealing the demographic characteristics of the workers. Subsequently, analyses were conducted to explore potential correlations between organizational stress, stress-coping mechanisms, and demographic variables. While socio-demographic variables are commonly treated as control variables in organizational stress research, this study distinguishes itself by placing them at the forefront. Its objective is to comprehend the influence of gender, age, educational background, marital status, income levels, titles, and total work experience on individuals' perspectives regarding organizational stress and stress coping. Examining survey data from Assist Company, a subsidiary of Turk Telekom, the study uncovers that male employees tend to display greater resilience to organizational stress. Additionally, unmarried workers demonstrate a higher efficacy in coping with stress compared to their married counterparts. The paper concludes with implications for managerial applications, theoretical insights, and suggestions for future research directions. In conclusion, the study recommends that firms consider implementing stress coping methods, techniques, and programs. Furthermore, it suggests organizations identify the specific factors within their structure that contribute to stress among employees.

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.

The psychosocial burden of androgenetic alopecia in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

The most prevalent cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia. Improved therapeutic modalities may result from knowing how stress affects hair growth, incorporating stress-coping methods into the treatment of hair loss disorders, and developing new pharmacotherapeutic approaches. This study aimed to examine the psychosocial burden of androgenetic alopecia in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional online survey study was conducted among patients with androgenetic alopecia in Saudi Arabia in February 2023. A previously developed questionnaire was adapted from a previously published tool and used in this study. This association between patients' characteristics and the level of psychosocial disease was identified using binary logistic regression analysis. This study included 1230 patients. The majority of the patients (78.0%) reported that they felt embarrassed by their androgenetic alopecia. The median score of the psychosocial impact of androgenetic alopecia on the patients was 1.00 (0.00-2.00), which is equal to 10.0%, reflecting a low level of psychosocial burden on the patients by their condition. Binary logistic regression analysis identified that patients without a family history of androgenetic alopecia were 36.0% less likely to be affected psychosocially by their condition (P < 0.01). A low-level psychosocial effect was seen in our study among individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Further research should be done to determine how the type of alopecia affects patients' psychological results, as well as the influence of the disease's duration on those outcomes. Dermatologists are recommended to raise patients' knowledge of their disease and lessen stigmatization in the meantime.

일부 치위생과 학생들의 자기효능감과 스트레스 대처전략이 적응유연성에 영향을 미치는 요인

Objectives: The study aimed to investigate resilience and the factors impacting resilience among dental hygiene students.&#x0D; Methods: Data were collected from 199 dental hygiene students in Chungcheong and Kyungsang from July 1 to 30, 2022 using the resilience scale, self-efficacy scale, and stress coping strategies scale.&#x0D; Results: Factors that significantly impacted the resilience of dental hygiene students were stress coping method, self-efficacy, and grade_dummy 2(2/3) in the order, and the most influential factor was active stress coping strategies, and the explanation power was 51.0%.&#x0D; Conclusions: There is a need for a systematic, tailored education program that can enhance resilience by strengthening protective factors such as self-efficacy, stress coping strategies.

INVESTIGATION OF METHODS OF COATING WITH STRESS IN INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Stress may affect everyone differently. Stress can be described as adapting to changes in life by disrupting the physical and psychic balance in situations where the individual cannot adapt. Stress experienced by people with disabilities may be psychic or individual barriers caused by the person's disability. Exposure to stress by a person’s disability affects many systems. Individuals with disabilities must have strong stress-coping methods to be less affected by these systems. This study aims to examine the methods of coping with stress in individuals with disabilities in Turkey. In this quantitative study, 477 disabled individuals (visual, orthopedic, hearing, or speech and chronic) were reached through purposive sampling. The stress Coping Scale developed by Moss in 1993 was used as a data collection tool to examine the coping methods of individuals with disabilities. Most of the participants were male, high school graduates, married, and had social security. Moreover, although the rate of those who have experienced any traumatic event causing stress is high, most of the participants try to cope with stress without getting help from their social circle. This study will contribute to both the field of social work in Turkey and literature in a multidisciplinary sense.

Play as a Stress-Coping Method Among Children in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review.

The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in early 2020, has been a great source of stress for almost every person all around the world. However, this is particularly true for children. It is necessary to fully address the stress-relatedpsychosocial issues connected with the pandemic, solely in children. Play is important for children's development, as it is a natural activity for every child. Through play and play-based interventions, children can communicate non-verbally, symbolically, and in an action-oriented manner. Therefore, play-based interventions may have the potential to be one of the coping strategies used by children who experience stress, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this narrative review was to show how play-based activities could help children deal with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the non-clinical population. A systematic search of the literature in various databases was performed.The initial search provided 5,004 potentially eligible studies in various databases, and 42,201 records identified from Google Scholar. After excluding studies not meeting the inclusive criteria, nine papers were selected for this narrative review. This narrative review showed findings that play-based activities can have a positive effect during the COVID-19 pandemic on different stress levels in the children population. Additionally, the findings of this review highlight the importance of further research and implementation of play into many aspects of children's life.

A Study Examining the Relationship Between Myungrihak and the MBTI Personality Types: Focusing on College Students’ Stress Coping Methods

A Study Examining the Relationship Between Myungrihak and the MBTI Personality Types: Focusing on College Students’ Stress Coping Methods

노인의 스트레스 대처방식과 음주 행동과의 관계에서 우울의 매개효과

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of stress coping strategies in the elderly on drinking behavior and to determine whether depression mediates this relationship. To this end, 286 cases of responding to the 2022 ‘Mental Health and Addiction Survey’ conducted online by Sogang University Life Culture Research Institute for the elderly aged 65 or older were used for analysis . As a result of the study, the elderly's active stress-coping method had a negative effect on drinking behavior, and the passive stress-coping method had a positive effect on drinking behavior. It was found that the elderly's active stress-coping method had a negative effect on depression, while the passive stress-coping method had a positive effect on depression. As a result of verifying the mediating effect of depression in the relationship between the elderly's stress coping style and drinking behavior, a full mediating effect was found in the relationship between active stress coping style and drinking behavior. A partial mediating effect was found in the relationship between passive stress coping style and drinking behavior. These results mean that if the elderly actively cope with stress, it does not directly affect drinking behavior, and drinking behavior is alleviated through a decrease in depression. On the other hand, when the elderly cope with stress passively, it directly affects the deterioration of drinking behavior, but it means that it indirectly affects drinking behavior through increased depression. Based on these research results, practical and policy measures to alleviate the drinking behavior of the elderly were suggested.

항공서비스 전공 대학생의 회복탄력성, 스트레스 대처방식이 대학환경적응에 미치는 영향

본 연구에서는 항공서비스 전공 대학생의 회복탄력성, 스트레스 대처방식이 대학환경적응에 미치는 영향에 관해 파악하고자 하였다. 설문조사는 2022년 10월 1일부터 10월 18일까지 200명을 대상으로 수행되었다. 유효표본 160개의 데이터는 SPSS 18 프로그램으로 입력하였고, AMOS 18.0 프로그램을 활용하여 본 논문 연구모형의 타당성 및 신뢰성을 확인하였다. 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 회복탄력성은 스트레스 대처방식에 있어 사회적지지 추구, 문제해결 중심, 회피 중심 등 세 가지 모두에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 스트레스 대처방식에 있어 문제해결 중심은 대학환경적응에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 반면에 스트레스 대처방식에 있어 사회적지지 추구, 회피 중심은 대학환경적응에 긍정적인 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구의 의의는 항공 산업이 다소 침체된 상황에서 항공사 전문 인력으로 성장하게 될 항공서비스 전공 대학생의 회복탄력성과 스트레스 대처방식에 대해 고찰하여 대학환경적응에 도움을 주고자한데 있다. 이를 통해 각종 스트레스로 힘들어하는 학생들에게 위로가 될 구체적인 방안을 제시하고 건강한 직장인으로 나아가기 위한 방향성을 모색해 보았다는 점에서 연구의 시사점을 제시하였다.

손자녀 지원양육 조모의 양육스트레스 관리 프로그램 개발 및 효과성 평가 연구

This study was conducted in developing a parenting stress management program for grandmothers caring for their grandchildren and verify its effectiveness. A 16-session program developed through preliminary research was conducted for 3 months on 10 participants who were all providing care for their grandchildren and currently using a ‘A’ senior welfare center. To verify the effectiveness of the program, we applied a mixed-method approach using frequency analysis, descriptive statistical analysis, a Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and an interview. The main results of the study are as follows. First, it was found that the grandmother's parenting stress management program significantly reduced the level of the grandmother's parenting stress and significantly increased the level of social support and meaning as a grandparent. Second, among the stress coping methods; problem-focused coping and social support seeking(which are active coping methods), statistically increased significantly compared to prior results. However, emotional relief coping, which is a passive coping method, showed a significant decrease. Third, it was found that they(the care giving grandmothers) experienced changes in values, coping methods, and roles through the program. Based on the results of this study, it is suggested to initiate the program operation and start policy support options to reduce the parenting stress of supportive parenting grandmothers, along with finding further ideas for follow-up studies that have been provided.

Age Matters: The Moderating Effect of Age on Styles and Strategies of Coping with Stress and Self-Esteem in Patients with Neoplastic Prostate Hyperplasia

The aim of this study was to analyze coping mechanisms and their psychological aspects during the treatment of neoplastic prostate hyperplasia. We have analyzed strategies and styles of coping with stress and self-esteem of patients diagnosed with neoplastic prostate hyperplasia. A total of 126 patients were included in the study. Standardized psychological questionnaires were used to determine the type of coping strategy by using the Stress Coping Inventory MINI-COPE, while a coping style questionnaire was used to assess the type of coping style by using the Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey (CISS). The SES Self-Assessment Scale was used to measure the level of self-esteem. Patients using adaptive strategies of coping with stress in the form of active coping, seeking support and planning had higher self-esteem. However, the use of maladaptive coping strategies in the form of self-blame was found to cause a significant decrease in patients' self-esteem. The study has also shown the choice of a task-based coping style to positively influence one's self-esteem. An analysis related to patients' age and coping methods revealed younger patients, up to 65 years of age, using adaptive strategies of coping with stress to have a higher level of self-esteem than older patients using similar strategies. The results of this study show that older patients, despite the use of adaptation strategies, have lower self-esteem. This group of patients should receive special care both from family and medical staff. The obtained results support the implementation of holistic care for patients, using psychological interventions to improve patients' quality of life. Early psychological consultation and mobilization of patients' personal resources may allow patients to change stress coping methods towards more adaptive forms.

의과대학생의 학습몰입과 자아존중감, 자기통제능력, 스트레스 대처방식 간의 관계

Objectives This study was conducted to identify the characteristics and relationships of psychological factors and behavioral methods such as stress coping methods, self-esteem, and self-control ability to the learning flow of medical students.&#x0D; Methods 141 1st-grade medical students participated in the study, and data were collected in the form of a questionnaire through learning flow, stress coping methods, self-esteem, and self-control ability test tools. The collected data were statistically analyzed. An independent sample t-test was conducted to confirm the difference between genders. Correlation analysis was conducted to confirm the correlation between variables, and multiple regression analysis was conducted to confirm the factors affecting the learning flow.&#x0D; Results It was confirmed that female students had statistically higher self-purpose experiences in learning flow and social support coping among active stress coping methods than male students. In addition, self-esteem, self-control ability, and active stress coping methods showed a correlation and effect with learning flow, but passive stress coping methods did not show a correlation with learning flow and did not have an effect.&#x0D; Conclusions It is necessary to consider the curriculum and teaching strategy so that medical students can enjoy the medical learning behavior itself and enhance their experience of learning flow. In addition, education and counseling to improve students' self-esteem and self-control skills should be combined, and social support is needed to take problem-oriented and social support measures in stressful situations.