Stress Management Strategies Research Articles

Proposed Stress Management Strategies to Accelerate Organizational Change at Greeneration Foundation: A Change Management Approach

Proposed Stress Management Strategies to Accelerate Organizational Change at Greeneration Foundation: A Change Management Approach

Evaluation of Selenium Nanoparticles in Inducing Disease Resistance against Spot Blotch Disease and Promoting Growth in Wheat under Biotic Stress.

In the present study, SeNPs were synthesized using Melia azedarach leaf extracts and investigated for growth promotion in wheat under the biotic stress of spot blotch disease. The phytosynthesized SeNPs were characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), and Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The in vitro efficacy of different concentrations of phytosynthesized SeNPs (i.e., 100 μg/mL, 150 μg/mL, 200 μg/mL, 250 μg/mL, and 300 μg/mL) was evaluated using the well diffusion method, which reported that 300 μg/mL showed maximum fungus growth inhibition. For in vivo study, different concentrations (10, 20, 30, and 40 mg/L) of SeNPs were applied exogenously to evaluate the morphological, physiological, and biochemical parameters under control conditions and determine when infection was induced. Among all treatments, 30 mg/L of SeNPs performed well and increased the plant height by 2.34% compared to the control and 30.7% more than fungus-inoculated wheat. Similarly, fresh plant weight and dry weight increased by 17.35% and 13.43% over the control and 20.34% and 52.48% over the fungus-treated wheat, respectively. In leaf surface area and root length, our findings were 50.11% and 10.37% higher than the control and 40% and 71% higher than diseased wheat, respectively. Plant physiological parameters i.e., chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and total chlorophyll content, were increased 14, 133, and 16.1 times over the control and 157, 253, and 42 times over the pathogen-inoculated wheat, respectively. Our findings regarding carotenoid content, relative water content, and the membrane stability index were 29-, 49-, and 81-fold higher than the control and 187-, 63-, and 48-fold higher than the negative control, respectively. In the case of plant biochemical parameters, proline, sugar, flavonoids, and phenolic contents were recorded at 6, 287, 11, and 34 times higher than the control and 32, 107, 33, and 4 times more than fungus-inoculated wheat, respectively. This study is considered the first biocompatible approach to evaluate the potential of green-synthesized SeNPs as growth-promoting substances in wheat under the spot blotch stress and effective management strategy to inhibit fungal growth.

Stress Management Strategies and Employee Performance: An Application of Correlational Research Design on Manufacturing Firms in Edo State, Nigeria

This study examined stress management strategies and employee performance in manufacturing firms in Edo State. Four research questions and four hypotheses guided this research. This study employed the correlational research design and covered all the manufacturing firms in Edo State but five of them were randomly picked for the study and their employees totaled into 1,663, which served as the study’s population, out of which 301 employees were sampled using Taro Yamane’s formula. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire. Out of the 301 copies administered, only 264 were found usable for further data analysis and both descriptive and Pearson’s and Spearman’s rank correlation statistics were employed to analyze the study’s data and hypotheses. It was found out that employees in manufacturing firms receive maximum workplace social support and this helps them deal with stressful work situations; and they have high coping competence in handling stress. Also, it was revealed that time management was the most adopted stress management strategy among workers in manufacturing firms and they practice it to a high extent. In addition, it was discovered that mind-body strategy of time management is adopted by the employees, although, not to a very high extent when compared with their adoption of other stress management techniques. More so, the results of the tested hypotheses revealed that there exists a statistically significant correlation between all the stress management strategies outlined in the study and employees’ performance in manufacturing firms. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended that the management of manufacturing firms should sensitize their employees in understanding the benefits of mind-body interventions such as massage, yoga, etc. and how to make good use of them for reducing stress levels.

Stress Management Strategies and Employee Performance: An Application of Correlational Research Design on Manufacturing Firms in Edo State, Nigeria

Stress Management Strategies and Employee Performance: An Application of Correlational Research Design on Manufacturing Firms in Edo State, Nigeria

Evaluation of an integrated personalized feedback intervention for hazardous drinkers with elevated anxiety sensitivity and PTSD symptoms: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundHazardous drinking and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are commonly co-occurring conditions among adults. Motivational enhancement interventions, such as personalized feedback interventions (PFI), have demonstrated efficacy for reducing hazardous drinking. Emerging though scant literature has evaluated PFI for co-occurring PTSD and hazardous alcohol use. A transdiagnostic risk factor that may underlie this co-occurrence and inform novel PFI development is anxiety sensitivity (AS). ObjectiveTo use a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of a novel, computer-based PFI for hazardous drinkers with at least subclinical PTSD and elevated AS (AP-PFI), against a time-matched comparison condition (C-PFI). MethodsParticipants (N = 100) will be recruited and enrolled from the Houston, TX community. The study includes: an in-person visit (baseline diagnostic assessment, a brief intervention, and a post-intervention assessment) and two follow-up assessments (1-week and 1-month). Participants who meet study inclusion criteria will be randomized to one of two conditions at baseline: AP-PFI or C-PFI. AP-PFI will consist of a brief, single-session, computer-delivered, PFI-based intervention that provides integrative and normative feedback about alcohol use, AS, and PTSD symptoms. C-PFI will be time-matched but will only include alcohol-related feedback. ConclusionsAP-PFI is designed to provide feedback about alcohol use, PTSD symptoms, and AS and their interplay and deliver psychoeducation on harm-reduction techniques, interoceptive exposure exercises, and stress management strategies. The intervention may address extant gaps in treatment for these co-occurring conditions by providing a brief, evidence-based, motivational enhancement intervention that is cost-effective with potential to be disseminated across a variety of healthcare settings.

Effects of Stress Management Strategies to Public Elementary School Teachers’ Job Performance in San Felipe District, Schools Division of Zambales

Stress management is essential for good physical health, and it is especially important right now as the whole world addresses the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (Galea, et. al., 2020). When individuals are more pessimistic, depressed, or anxious, their immune system goes down and produces more stress hormones, reducing their immunity and increasing inflammation (Casarella, 2019). This study determined the effects of stress management to one hundred thirty-four (134) public elementary school teachers’ job performance in San Felipe District, Schools Division of Zambales for School Year 2020-2021. There is significant difference on the dimensions towards dimension on effects of Stress Management Strategies. There is positively slight relationship between dimensions on the effects of Stress Management Strategies and Job Performance. It is recommended that Filipinos are noted and oriented to be “Family Centered” country. Continue practice the high value and love for the family; to maintain and continue to have a positive outlook in life and consider the problems as an awakening call and room for opportunity and improvement; that whenever feel severe stress, needs to consult medical experts.

Work-related stress costs assessment: a narrative review.

Work-related stress represents a major health problem within most work environments and its rates of incidence are increasing as time goes by. Work-related stress is both detrimental for workers' psychophysical health and costly to societies. Besides the direct medical costs that represent only a fraction of the total cost, data is either lacking or unreliable to properly estimate the economic impact of occupational stress. This paper reviews international studies and organisational reports in order to highlight occupational stress economic impact on an international level. The study shows that work-related stress imposes an undeniable financial burden on worldwide societies. Findings show estimations that vary from € 54 million up to € 280 billion depending on the country. Results suggest that productivity loss due to absenteeism and presenteeism has a greater economic impact compared to the medical expenses. Generally speaking, the costs of work-related stress, also according to Europe, impact both on employers and welfare sy-stems, and from the point of view of prevention we should work hard to improve stress-management strategies. The discussion around this matter should be emphasized in order to properly address occupational stress and make implications for job redesign under the perspective that promoting and protecting workers' mental well-being will benefit the individual and allow cost containment benefitting the collective as well.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic among Nurses in the New Normal: Perceived Stress Scale Measures

Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, the nursing workforce in the new normal still embraces the effect of the coronavirus pandemic. Nurses continuously address patients' health needs and provide quality nursing care. This study aimed to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the new normal among Filipino nurses. This was a descriptive-correlational survey of 56 nurses recruited through a non-probability chain-referral sampling method. Each participant completed an online google form on sociodemographic characteristics and a validated instrument on perceived stress scale (PSS) measures. The results indicated that most of the respondents were 31-35 years old (41.1%), predominantly female (62.5%), and single (67.9%). BSN degree (94.6%) was the highest education level, had 1-5 years (46.4%) work experience, and the majority (87.5%) experienced handling patients with coronavirus disease. The majority (n=47, 83.9%) of the respondents showed a moderate level of stress while 3.6% (n=2) reported high-stress levels. The association of age (p-.383), gender (p=1.00), marital status (p=.277), and education level (p=.415, and work experience (p=.142) is not statistically significant to their level of stress (p=>0.05). Nurses have a moderate level of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study concluded that nurses have moderate stress facing the new normal. Therefore, hospital and nursing administrators should continuously provide support for their nurses. Sustainable availability of resources, effective stress management strategies, continuous update, and regular stress screening program are some of the desirable key measures to decrease stress levels. Further research is recommended in larger scope and population to establish the generalizability of findings. Keywords: New Normal, Stress Scale, COVID-19 Pandemic, Nurses

Occupational health coaching for job stress management among technical college teachers: Implications for educational administrators.

The need for stress management strategies has been empirically investigated and supported considering demands in workplaces. However, some people in public offices do not seem to have been exposed to occupational health strategies that could reduce the adverse impacts of stress on job productivity and quality of life. Consequently, they become susceptible to mental health disturbances requiring the attention of occupational therapists. Given this, we studied the impact of occupational health coaching for job stress management among technical college teachers. Using a randomized control design study, 90 technical college teachers were screened and ready to participate. The eligible teachers were included and assigned to intervention and control groups. An occupational stress index was given to the participants before, immediately after, and 2 months after the delivery of occupational coaching program by career counselors while the comparison group received no intervention. Data collected were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance analysis. The results showed a significant improvement in the management of job stress after receiving rational emotive occupational health coaching. According to the multivariate analysis of variance analysis, there were between-group differences immediately after the intervention and 3 months later. As a result, the study suggested that career counselors and school management systems should incorporate rational-emotive behavioral therapy into workforce and workplace programs.

Stress Management Strategies in Esports: An Exploratory Online Survey on Applied Practice

Given the competitive nature of esports (e.g., maintaining focus and adaptive coping) and the increasing interest from practitioners in addressing stress management issues, empirical evidence on stress management strategies is needed that is tailored to the unique demands of esports. To ensure that ethical and professional standards are being met, it is important to first explore the factors that practitioners perceive to negatively impact the performance of esports players and the stress management strategies that are currently being used to support these players. Therefore, an online survey of 25 practitioners was conducted with results highlighting a variety of factors that were perceived to negatively impact players’ performance such as players’ ability to cope and lack of self-confidence. In addition, stress management strategies used before and after competition most frequently included strategies such as imagery, breathing techniques, and social support. Future research directions, limitations, and practical implications are discussed.

Designing a model of family-oriented psychological strategies and evaluating its effectiveness on the spiritual vitality of secondary school students

Background and Aim: Spiritual vitality, a combination of the characteristics of spirituality and vitality will play an effective educational role in the mental health of the individual and society. This research aimed to design a family-centered psychological strategies model and evaluate its effectiveness on students' spiritual vitality. Methods: The research was based on the type of mixed data of sequential exploratory type in two qualitative and quantitative parts using thematic analysis method based on prism model and quasi-experimental type of pre-test-post-test with a control group and follow-up stage. The studied population in the qualitative section 1) Sand analysis with a systematic review of theoretical foundations and empirical background 2) Participants include a) university professors; b) The experts of the office of Parents and teachers association and in the quantitative section were female students of the second year of high school and their parents in Tehran. The sample size was calculated as 18 students in the qualitative part using the theoretical saturation method and 90 students and their parents in the quantitative part according to Cochran's formula. The sampling method in the qualitative part of the non-probability method was a targeted chain type, and in the quantitative part, it was a targeted type. The measurement tool was used in the qualitative part of the systematic review of theoretical foundations and experimental background, and semi-structured interviews with professors and experts, and in the quantitative part, the spiritual vitality questionnaire of Afrooz et al. (2019) was used. The method of data analysis was used in the qualitative part based on the thematic analysis method, and in the quantitative part, mixed analysis of variance test, Bonferroni post hoc test, and correlated t-test were used. Results: The results of the research showed: 1) family-centered psychological strategies including 10 strategies: cognitive game-making strategy, relaxation training, self-awareness strategy, communication strategy, problem-solving strategy, stress management strategy, coping strategy and conflict resolution strategy, anger control strategy, critical thinking strategy and time management strategy. 2) According to the calculated strategies, theoretical bases, and analysis of interviews, the conceptual model of family-centered psychological strategies was designed and based on the conceptual model, theoretical foundations, and according to the opinion of experts in this field by integrating the cognitive-behavioral approach and the life skills program, the operational plan of the model of family-centered psychological strategies was compiled and adjusted. 3) Its validity was reviewed and confirmed based on the opinion of 30 experts in this field according to Lincoln and Goba indices, and it indicated the validity and validity of the program. Conclusion: The results show that the family-centered psychological strategies intervention program increased the spiritual vitality of students and their parents, and these results were stable in the three-month follow-up, indicating that the psychological intervention program has the necessary reliability and validity.

Predictors and influencing factors of emotional intelligence among nurses in the North East England, United Kingdom.

Recognising that high levels of emotional intelligence (EI) are required for involvement in the nursing practice, this study was conducted to assess the traits of emotional intelligence, perception of emotional intelligence and factors associated with emotional intelligence among nursing teams in Northeast England. For this descriptive cross-sectional study, a concurrent mixed method was employed (qualitative and quantitative method) using a convenience sampling technique. Data were obtained from one hundred and ten (110) staff nurses practicing with the National Health Service via a validated semi-structured questionnaire and in-depth interview. Data collected through questionnaires (online- Google form link) were retrieved via Ms excel spreadsheet and then imported to Statistics Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 for analyses. Interviews recorded were transcribed word for word as Nvivo software (version 12) was utilised for thematic analysis and rapid analysis was also adopted to validate the responses. Majority (77%) of the respondents were females, and about half (46%) have work experience between one to five years. The mean emotional intelligence trait score for each domain was self-awareness (20.20), self-regulation (38.15), self-motivation (20.54), empathy (18.78), and social skills (29.60), as 82% of the nurses had high emotional intelligence trait. There was a statistically significant relationship between empathy, and race of the respondents (P = 0.040). Also, from the qualitative data; cultural differences, personality traits, self-care, family support, and organisational structure are key predictors of emotional intelligence traits among nurses. Enhancing emotional intelligence traits among nursing teams is significant, as it may serve as an intervention strategy to manage changes and still increase level of morale and productivity among nurses. Hence, creating a more supportive environment, encouragement from team leads or supervisors, and training on stress management strategies can help to reduce burnout, anxiety and stress in nurses.

Stress management strategies in future military personnel

The research deals with the issue of identifying stressful situations that appear during the introductory Training for the Army of the Czech Republic and strategies for managing them. The research is based on the use of the multidimensional self-observation inventory SVF 78, which more closely analyzes the variability of ways of processing and managing stressful situations in future military personnel and compares positive stress management strategies with the norms of the general population and aims to formulate recommendations for more effective help in coping with stress in the military area.

Insomnia, Suicidal Thoughts, and Mental Health Among Health-Care Workers During COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated a significant mental health crisis among frontline healthcare workers (FHCWs), with increased reports of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, insomnia, and suicidal thoughts. This letter to the editor responds to a recent study on the psychological burden among FHCWs in Mexico and presents complementary findings from Taiwan. We found that fear of COVID-19, trust in information, and resilience were significant factors contributing to mental health outcomes, including insomnia and suicidal thoughts, among outpatients, healthcare workers, and the general population during the pandemic. These findings suggest that mental health interventions for healthcare workers should consider these factors and include strategies for clear communication, stress management, and resilience building. Particular attention should be given to nurses and residents/fellows who seem to be bearing a disproportionate share of the psychological burden. Ultimately, understanding these contributing factors can guide the development of targeted interventions to support the mental well-being of FHCWs during the pandemic.

Psychological impacts of the COVID-19 on health care providers.

Psychological distress, functional impairment, reduced quality of life, and subjective well-being were the most common negative psychological effects during the COVID-19 outbreak. The present study was to investigate the impact of job stress, hospital resources, and fear of infection on job burnout of medical staff in Iran during the Covid-19 pandemic. In this cross-sectional study, 223 hospital staff from several public and private hospitals in Tehran and Mazandaran provinces, selected through convenience sampling. The questionnaire included the validated "Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)", "job stress scale (Parker and DeCotiis, 1983)", and the questions about "hospital resources", and "fear of infection" developed by the researcher wereused to collect data. Data were analyzed by correlation and regression methods using SPSS software. The results revealed that there was a significant difference in the scores on the burnout scale, in the dimension of emotional exhaustion, but the differences were not significant in the dimensions of depersonalization and self-accomplishment. Also, job stress and fear of infection significantly correlated with job burnout in the dimensions of emotional exhaustion and personal-accomplishment. However, the correlation between the adequacy of hospital resources and job burnout in these two dimensions was not significant. None of the three variables of the study showed a significant correlation with the dimension of depersonalization. It is essential to consider the package of psychological interventions which, primarily includes finding the sources of stress to resolve them through stress management programs, based on education and training in stress coping and management strategies.

Stress, Resilience, and the Immune System: A Health Psychology Analysis

To investigate the relationship between stress resilience and immune system functionality, emphasizing the psychological mechanisms that contribute to immune regulation and the potential for resilience-building interventions to enhance immune responses. This comprehensive review synthesizes existing research from psychological, immunological, and epidemiological studies. It examines the impact of acute and chronic stress on immune function, explores the role of psychological resilience as a mediator, and evaluates the effectiveness of various stress management and resilience-building strategies. Evidence indicates a significant link between psychological resilience and stronger immune function. Individuals with higher resilience levels exhibit better immune responses, likely due to the effective management of stress and its physiological consequences. Additionally, interventions aimed at increasing resilience, such as mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes, have shown promise in bolstering immune health. Strengthening psychological resilience holds substantial potential for improving immune system outcomes, suggesting a need for holistic health approaches that incorporate mental, physical, and social well-being components. Future research should focus on identifying specific mechanisms through which resilience affects immune function and developing targeted interventions to enhance both psychological well-being and immune health.

Mental Health, Alcohol Use, Workplace Bullying and Attitude toward Mental Health Help-Seeking in French Apprentices

Young people are at heightened risk for mental health problems. Among them, apprentices in some cases meet working conditions with significant challenges to mental wellness at a critical developmental period. Although mental health issues have been well documented in higher education students, this is not the case for apprentices. The present experiment thus aimed to fill the gap of available information between the two populations. More specifically, we aimed to provide a topic overview of French apprentices’ mental health and well-being, to examine the prevalence of workplace bullying in French apprentices and its’ associations with mental health difficulties, and to explore apprentices’ attitudes toward help-seeking in order to inform the development of online intervention relevant to apprentices. Main results show that apprentices have poor mental health and that age, gender and business sector act as risk factors, with apprentices aged 18 - 25 years, female apprentices and apprentices in the tertiary sector experiencing higher levels of distress and lower levels of well-being. Results also reveal a high prevalence of workplace bullying associated with psychological distress, alcohol use and maladaptive stress management strategies. Finally, although apprentices are not reluctant to seek help from mental health professionals, the workplace is not considered as a setting where to find help. However, digital self-help programs could fit well with the daily lifestyle and interests of apprentices. Practical recommendations to address mental health issues in apprentices are discussed within a comprehensive framework including community mental health awareness, digital mental health intervention, and workplace prevention programs.

Salicylic acid-functionalised chitosan nanoparticles restore impaired sucrose metabolism in the developing anther of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) under heat stress.

Nanotechnology provides tremendous potential in agriculture, mitigating climate change impact and improving abiotic stress management strategy. Chitosan nanoparticles (NCS) were synthesised using the ion gelation method and characterised for size (75.5nm in particle size analyser), shape (spherical under scanning electron microscopy) and stability (132.2mV zeta potential). Further, salicylic acid was incorporated into NCS to craft salicylic acid-functionalised chitosan nanoparticles (SA-NCS) and illustrated for size (517nm), shape (spherical) and stability (197.1mV). The influence of the exogenous application of SA-NCS (0.08%) was studied at the reproductive stage of three genotypes of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum ): (1) heat-tolerant Solar-651 BGII; (2) moderately heat-tolerant Solar-701 BGII; and (3) heat-susceptible Solar-805 BGII, exposed to different temperature regimes: (1) H1 (optimal), 32/20±2°C; (2) H2 (sub-optimal), 38/24±2°C; H3 (supra-optimal), 45/30±2°C. Heat stress significantly reduces carbon-fixing Rubisco, enzymes related to sucrose metabolism and pollen tube length. Considering three genotypes and reproductive stages (sepal and anther tissues), activities of Rubisco (sepals), invertase (sepals), sucrose phosphate synthase (anthers), sucrose content (sepals) and pollen tube length were elevated under high-temperature regimes, signifying better source to sink transposition of sucrose influenced by SA-NCS. The study provides new insights into SA-NCS to improve source-sink imbalance and restore sucrose metabolism for better growth of reproductive structure under heat stress in cotton.

Supplemental Material for Perceived Stress, Stressors, and Preferred Stress Management Strategies Among Western Agricultural Producers

Supplemental Material for Perceived Stress, Stressors, and Preferred Stress Management Strategies Among Western Agricultural Producers

Complex interactive multimodal intervention to improve personalized stress management among healthcare workers in China: A knowledge translation protocol.

Numerous stress management interventions have been implemented in the workplace, but few are adapted to the healthcare setting. Due to the nature of their jobs, healthcare workers (HCWs) may find it difficult to adopt recommended stress management strategies. We present the protocol for a 12-week personalized stress management intervention among HCWs to change their behavior as well as improve physiological/psychological outcomes. It is a pragmatic quasi-experimental study involving stressed HCWs from two general hospitals in Wuhan, China. The intervention group will receive a complex interactive multimodal intervention, including advanced education via mobile connection, participation in a web-based social network, tailored feedback, and the support of a nurse coach, while the control group will engage in self-guided stress management. The primary outcome is centered on behavioral measures, namely improvements in stress management practice frequency after a 12-week intervention. The secondary outcomes are the changes in stress-related physiological indices (i.e. high frequency variability and normalized unit assessed by Holter) and psychological indicators (scores on the Perceived Stress Scale and Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale) following 12 weeks of treatment. The knowledge translation intervention builds on a body of work defining the role of individualized instruction and feedback intervention, as well as group intervention through WeChat social network and personalized coaching. We believe this novel intervention will help HCWs promote their stress management awareness and skills, and ultimately benefit their long-term health. ClinicalTrials.gov., NCT05239065. Registered 14 February 2022-Retrospectively registered, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05239065.