Ways Of Coping Research Articles

Reframing prolonged negative mental health effects of COVID-19: cognitive restructuring promotes posttraumatic growth

Objective The study aimed to investigate the level of peritraumatic distress in relation to possible traumatic outcomes in university personnel and students across three pandemic waves. Methods Three cross-sectional surveys were conducted to investigate university students and staff (n = 1426). An online survey including the COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI), Ways of Coping, Impact of Events Scale (IES), and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) were administered across three waves. Psychometric properties of the Hungarian version of CPDI were assessed and associations between peri/posttraumatic stress and coping were explored. Cluster analysis based on posttraumatic stress and growth was used to identify subgroups. Results An increasing trend of peritraumatic stress over the waves was found. Regression analyses revealed that two coping styles, cognitive restructuring and problem analysis were negatively and positively associated, respectively, with both peritraumatic and posttraumatic stress. Two-step cluster analysis conducted on PTGI and IES scores yielded three clusters of posttraumatic changes: IES-low/PTGI-low, IES-high/PTGI-low and IES moderate/PTGI-high. Multinomial regression showed that cognitive restructuring and peritraumatic stress were significant predictors of cluster membership. Conclusion Our findings point out that cognitive restructuring may be effective for dealing with longer-term psychological results of traumatic life events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, even in highly exposed groups of the society.

Coping with an awake brain tumour resection in patients and their primary contacts: a qualitative study

Abstract Background The diagnosis and awake removal of a brain tumour is a major life event. A better understanding of the needs of this group of patients and their primary contacts in the perioperative trajectory can further improve care. Methods Adult patients who underwent an awake craniotomy in the Erasmus MC, the Netherlands, and their primary contacts were interviewed 1-2 weeks prior to surgery and 2-4 weeks after surgery. Semi-structured interviews on the impact of the diagnosis on their lives and coping mechanisms with the AC-procedure were conducted. Interview transcripts were analyzed in accordance with the principles of grounded theory. Results 21 patients and 19 primary contacts were interviewed at least once during this period. Analyses and coding of the transcripts resulted in a conceptual model, distinguishing coping with the disease and coping with specific procedure of awake craniotomy. In general, participants tended to rely on their pre-existing ways of coping. Situation specific coping mostly referred to perceiving control, and related to that, trust in the medical team. Conclusion Patients with a brain tumour and their primary contacts perceive coping with the AC-procedure as a part of coping with the disease. Although the procedure may be perceived as stressful, at the same time it offers hope and prospect. In coping with the specifics of the AC-procedure, we found that feeling in control and as an extension of that, trust in the AC-team were key aspects.

PRODUÇÃO DE CONHECIMENTO SOBRE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA ADAPTADA, QUALIDADE DE VIDA E SAÚDE PARA PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA

Bibliographical study of a qualitative and quantitative nature that aims to map the scientific production of Physical Education on adapted physical activity, quality of life and health for people with disabilities, from 2011 to 2022. It analyzes the profile of publications in relation to the year publication, geographic region, institution, authors, target audience, theme and methodological approach. The survey was carried out in the Catalog of Theses and Dissertations of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel. The results indicate: 1) The predominance of publications between the years 2011 to 2016; 2) The Southeast as the only region to produce studies on the subject; 3) The State University of Campinas as the institution with the highest number of publications; 4) The quality of life and the insertion of people with disabilities in society as the central focus of studies; 5) The predominance of qualitative studies. It is suggested to expand experimental research in different Brazilian states and regions, focusing on interpreting the benefits of adapted physical activity to promote the independence and autonomy of people with disabilities, as a way of coping with the adversities encountered in everyday life, produced by an exclusionary society. Received: 2024/09/11 Reformulated: 2024/11/01 Accepted: 2024/11/01

Психотерапевтический потенциал психообразования в реабилитации пациентов с расстройствами шизофренического спектра

<p><strong>Relevance</strong>. Having arisen in routine psychiatric practice to help a patient with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs), and then his relatives, in building understanding of the illness and ways of coping with it, psychoeducation not only approved the status of a stand-alone method of therapy, but also proved its effectiveness and expediency of use. Gradually, sдeveral models of psychoeducation emerged: informational, supportive, motivational, and a model of teaching skills to cope with illness. <strong>The aim</strong>. The article contains descriptions of these models, examples of programs and data on their effectiveness. <strong>Results. </strong>Psychoeducation in modern conditions has become a mandatory element of extensive treatment and rehabilitation programs for patients with SSDs; it is combined with other types of psychotherapeutic interventions, equipped with new and unexpected practices, and is actively developing. <strong>Conclusion.</strong> The article substantiates the conclusion that improving and developing program options and increasing their accessibility largely determines the effectiveness of mental health services and provides a personalized approach to patients with SSDs.</p>

A qualitative study on Problems of Young People and Ways of Religious Coping in Türkiye

The research aims to investigate the problems faced by young people in Turkey and the religious coping mechanisms they use to cope with these problems. A total of 403 students from Turkey participated, including 190 high school and 213 university students. The research, conducted in April 2024, employed two different methods for data collection: written data was gathered directly from high school students through interviews, while questionnaires were distributed to university students and collected by the researcher. We used semi-structured interviews based on a specific framework, asking participants three broad and open-ended questions. After conducting a content analysis on the data, the researcher categorized the data thematically. Based on the available data, the findings of the research classified the problems faced by young people into three main categories: individual, social, and existential issues. Individual problems included gender roles, sexuality, religious doubts, stress, addiction, and loneliness. Social problems consisted of local and popular culture, violence, concerns about the future, difficulties in finding employment, the education process, marriage, and family communication. Existential issues included the meaning of life, death, and belief in God. The study revealed that young people often resort to religious coping strategies to handle these challenges. These strategies include praying (salat), supplication (dua), expressing gratitude, repentance, performing ablution, attending mosques, reading the Qur'an, participating in religious talks, and engaging in volunteer services. As a result, it has been determined that religious coping strategies are an important part of the daily lives of young people in Turkey and that these strategies play an important role in coping with individual, social, and existential challenges.

The effect of climate crisis on bipolar disorder: A qualitative study about experiences of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

It can be said that the bipolar disorder is influenced by weather events. It is stated that climate change can have direct and indirect effects on bipolar disorder. Determining the impact of the climate crisis on individuals with bipolar disorder may assist in the development of preventive, protective and active treatment interventions for this group. The aim of this study was to determine the views and experiences of people with bipolar disorder about the impact of the climate crisis on their illness. The study was conducted using the phenomenological method, one of the qualitative study methods. Purposive sampling was used to select the sample for the study. In-depth individual interviews were conducted with the selected sample group. Data saturation was reached with 11 participants and data collection was finalized. The study data was collected using a personal information form and an open-ended structured interview form in which participants were asked about their views and experiences of the climate crisis. Voice recordings were transcribed, and categories, sub-themes and themes were formed. Based on the statements of people with a bipolar diagnosis, the study formed the themes of emotional impact, negative physical impact, impact on daily life, impact on symptoms, negative impact on recovery and ways of coping. People with a bipolar diagnosis are negatively affected by the impact of the climate crisis in many areas. There is a need to develop intervention programmes to arm people with a bipolar diagnosis against the negative effects of the climate crisis.

Ostracism Experiences Are Associated With More Frequent Doctor Visits Over Time

Abstract: Background: Individuals generally see doctors to get physically well, with potential benefits but also costs. We investigate ostracism (feeling ignored and excluded) as one possible factor for frequently seeing doctors. Aims: We test three different conceptual accounts: (1) Ostracism may impact health through stress and social pain processes (i.e., sickness account). (2) Seeing doctors may satisfy psychological needs that are typically threatened by ostracism, constituting a way of coping (i.e., coping account). (3) In the reverse direction, individuals who see doctors more frequently may be ostracized out of health stigmatization (i.e., stigmatization account). Method. Ostracism experiences, number of doctor visits, and medical diagnoses were assessed in a longitudinal, nationally representative panel survey of German adults ( N = 2,001, two waves). Results: In cross-lagged panel analyses, ostracism predicts more frequent doctor visits 3 years later, even when controlling for medical diagnoses, suggesting doctor visits as a way of coping with ostracism. Number of medical diagnoses, but not doctor visits, longitudinally predict ostracism reports, potentially as an expression of health stigmatization. Limitations: The present results have been accrued in one context (Germany). We used retrospective recall of doctor visits, although we do not expect systematic recall biases based on ostracism experiences that could have altered the results. Conclusion: Ostracism leads to more frequent health care utilization. We conclude that seeing doctors more frequently may be a response to ostracism and call for efforts to develop ostracism-specific treatments and interventions.

Exploring the lived experience and coping strategies of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) among emerging adults

AbstractThe Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) phenomenon has become increasingly prevalent in the 21st century, fueled by the rise of social media. FoMO, characterized by the apprehension that others may be having more rewarding experiences and a desire to stay continually connected, has significant implications for mental health, particularly among emerging adults. This qualitative study aims to explore the subjective lived experiences of FoMO and the coping strategies employed by emerging adults. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, and thematic analysis was used to interpret the data. The findings revealed that participants experienced FoMO as involving feelings of exclusion, disconnection, and inadequacy upon becoming aware of experiences peers were having. However, FoMO was also perceived as an important signal of unmet needs, prompting reflection on the misalignment between one’s actual life and desired life. FoMO was amplified in contexts involving identity formation and pivotal life choices, such as social, professional (education/work/career), and dating situations. Participants described various spontaneous coping strategies, such as cognitive reappraisal and perspective-taking to reframe it constructively, emotional coping through self-soothing, and behavioral approaches like temporarily disconnecting from social media. These self-initiated coping methods suggest a potential for developing new interventions aimed at empowering emerging adults to manage the effects of FoMO on their well-being. While most research emphasizes the connection between FoMO and technology, this study advances the understanding of FoMO by highlighting its characteristics as an everyday experience in various life domains along with ways of coping during the developmental period of emerging adulthood.

Mental Health in Altruism Scenarios: Coping Strategies in Volunteers of The Civil Defense of The Mojana Sucreña Area – Colombia

Introduction: Coping strategies are of vital importance for Civil Defense volunteers because they can cope with the stress and emotional demands associated with their work, ensuring their well-being and their ability to provide quality assistance to affected communities. Objective: To describe the coping strategies used by the volunteers of the Colombian Civil Defense - Mojana Sucreña area during natural disasters. Method: Research framed under a positivist paradigm, quantitative descriptive type, the population chosen were 148 volunteer leaders of the Civil Defense to whom the modified Coping Strategies Scale (EEC-M) was applied to identify the strategies most used by these leaders when facing a calamity where their urgent intervention is required. Results: The strategies most used by the volunteers by factors were: religion (79.7%) and seeking professional support (79.1%), which indicates that the volunteers cling to God and seek the opinion of a professional to resolve any conflict that may arise. Now, the most limited strategy by the volunteers is the expression of the difficulty of Coping (70.3%) and Denial (64.2%) which means that it is difficult for them to express their difficulties. Conclusion: Keep in mind that each person has different ways of coping with stress and adverse situations. Some strategies may be more effective than others, and it is essential to provide Civil Defense volunteers with the necessary tools and support to develop adaptive coping strategies.

Noise sensitivity model- a qualitative investigation

Noise sensitivity is a concept used to explain the different effects of noise on people's health. Numerous definitions of noise sensitivity have been proposed, though none are universally accepted. Hence, a "system model of noise sensitivity" was developed, suggesting that noise sensitivity may contain a set of factors. Based on this, we conducted semi-structured interviews to investigate noise sensitivity and its factors and used qualitative research methods to analyse the data. More factors of noise sensitivity were discovered, and a revised system model was developed. This expanded model provides a more complete definition of noise sensitivity. We hope the improved understanding could lead to identifying ways of coping with noise issues. In the future, more diverse and individualized approaches could be developed to address the many different aspects of noise sensitivity.

A content analysis of counseling psychology literature: Resilience against oppression among people of color.

The researchers analyzed articles from two flagship counseling psychology journals (i.e., Journal of Counseling Psychology and The Counseling Psychologist) to examine current understandings of resilience. There were 54 articles included in the final analysis that spanned the years 1997-2022. The researchers conducted a content analysis to identify, analyze, and report patterns across counseling psychology journals with regard to how resilience has been defined, the racial/ethnic groups that were of focus, and the forms of oppression that were studied or addressed. Five themes were generated that are a direct representation of the topics within previous literature on resilience in the field of counseling psychology. Those topics included: (a) ways of coping, (b) ethnic and racial identity, (c) advocacy/collective action, (d) personality factors, and (e) ability to endure stress and thrive. Implications for future research, clinical applications, mentoring, and advocacy are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Future Healthcare Workers and Ecopharmacovigilance: Where Do We Stand?

With the rapid development of the pharmaceutical industry and constant growth of drug usage, ecopharmacovigilance (EPV) has emerged as a way of coping with and minimizing the effects that drugs have on the environment. EPV concerns and describes unwanted effects that the use of a specific drug could have on the environment. The US, EU and Cananda are the improving position of EPV, both in legislation and practice. EPV requires further development as previous studies have shown that neither the general population nor healthcare professionals have enough knowledge about the subject. Improving awareness and knowledge about this topic is a key task for the future of EPV. The main objective was to determine students' level of knowledge about ecopharmacovigilance and to examine ways of storing and disposing of unused and expired drugs. Students' knowledge and habits were examined by a previously published survey. The survey contains twenty questions divided into three parts and the possibility of writing an additional note. There was no difference in the level of knowledge between the students of different studies. Also, students who had a family member working as healthcare professional did not show a higher level of knowledge compared to the others. Pharmacy students had a greater intention to educate their environment about EPV when compared to students of the other studies. This is in the line with a previous study which showed that the general public expects that pharmacists and physicians educate them about EPV. Medicine and dental medicine students will become prescribers after finishing their studies, and as such, they should be informed about eco-directed sustainable prescribing (EDSP) as part of an EPV strategy. More than half of the participants reported good adherence to prescribers' instruction, which decreased the amount of unused drugs. Most of the students found that the drug expiration date was legible, but they did not check it often. In comparison with similar studies, Croatian students had more knowledge and better practices concerning EPV and drug disposal. Structured learning strategies and curriculum implementation for EPV are much needed for further raising awareness about the subject among healthcare professionals and the public.

The end of law and other miracles

This article explores various attempts to critique law with reference to an authority or idea that is seen as transcending law in its existing forms. As heuristic tools, I use a distinction between prophetic and apocalyptic discourses, the former referring to discourses that remain sceptical to the possibility of suspending law in any absolute sense; the latter describing discourses that articulate a belief in or commitment to a radical break with the law, envisioning a coming law-free age. To give concreteness to my argument, I focus, in the first part, on the critical interaction between Daniel Bensaïd and Alain Badiou as a typical illustration of the tension between prophetic and apocalyptic discourses. In the subsequent parts, I take the analysis a step further by relating it to various historical discourses on divine law. Drawing on Christine Hayes’ claim that there are overlooked resources in the ancient rabbinic constructions of divine law, I suggest that some of these resources are reactivated – albeit unknowingly – in Bensaïd’s political thinking. Especially in his original conception of revolutionary temporality, Bensaïd provides tools for elaborating a different way of coping with the limits of law, thereby avoiding some of the shortcomings of apocalyptic political theologies.

Abstract B158: Sources of support and strain in Latino patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers

Abstract Background: Latino patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers are an understudied and underserved population that experiences high levels of psychological distress and impaired quality of life. As part of a larger effort to culturally adapt a mindfulness intervention for this population, this study qualitatively explored sources of support and strain, with a particular focus on the social context, among Latino patient-caregiver dyads undergoing cancer treatment. Methods: Twenty Latino patients undergoing treatment for a metastatic solid malignancy and their family caregivers were recruited from a county hospital and participated in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were conducted by a trained, bilingual and bicultural staff member and explored participants’ cancer-related experiences, psychosocial needs, and sources of support. Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim by a professional external vendor, and translated into English, where applicable. Atlas.ti was used to conduct a thematic descriptive analysis. Results: Patients (55% male) and caregivers (60% female) were predominantly born outside the U.S. (93%) and reported low levels of education (59% < high school graduate) and income (63% household income < $30,000). Preliminary analyses revealed how family can be both an important source of support and strain. Many participants described how the cancer diagnosis brought the family closer while others shared negative experiences including discrimination and distancing by family members. Participants’ religious faith, their church community, friends, work colleagues, and other cancer patients were highlighted as additional sources of support. Reported strains included financial stress (e.g., loss of income, healthcare costs, transportation costs), changes in household dynamics and family roles, and challenges navigating healthcare. In particular, caregivers reported strains managing work, family responsibilities, and caregiving tasks with limited resources. Ongoing analyses are examining differences between caregivers and patients and men and women. Male patients in particular expressed despair over the inability to work and the impact this had on their self-identity and perceived burden to others. Conclusion: Participants emphasized the important role of family and religion as a way of coping with the cancer diagnosis and related challenges. Stress associated with economic challenges and changes in family roles was prevalent and appeared to contribute to depression and anxiety. In conclusion, study findings highlight key sources of support and strain among Latino patient-caregiver dyads that can inform culturally relevant and equity-based cancer-related interventions. Citation Format: Larkin L. Strong, Josheili Llavona-Ortiz, Hilary Ma, Maria E. Fernandez, Elizabeth Dominguez, Rosangela Silva, Jaquelin Hernandez, Kathrin Milbury. Sources of support and strain in Latino patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 17th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2024 Sep 21-24; Los Angeles, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2024;33(9 Suppl):Abstract nr B158.

Psychological Healing process of Grief Resolution: Nepali (Hindu) Cultural Perspective

Grief is a natural reaction to the loss; mainly due to the death of a loved one. Sometimes, such reactions may be problematic or complicated. Culture serves as a buffer to deal with such losses, and supports the mature way of coping. Nepali cultural practices or the death rituals favor the restoration-oriented grieving process and are prophylactic approach in order to prevent any form of grief-related psychological reactions. This paper provides a narrative approach in which the writer shares his experiences as a Psychiatrist in dealing with grief-related problems of the clients in his own clinical practice. In addition, he also shares his own personal experience of losing his father and illustrates how the traditional practices followed by himself and his family during that time facilitated the grief-resolution process. He is very much convinced that the Nepali cultural approach during death rituals is very much scientific and psychotherapeutic.

Architects coping with continuous fragmentation

ABSTRACT ‘Fragmentation’ is a word often used to characterize the construction industry. Fragmentation can adversely impact project outcomes, hinder the adoption of innovative technologies, and obstruct the transition toward sustainable practices. It has also been viewed as a cause of significant changes in the architect’s profession. Yet no research has studied fragmentation from a profession-perspective, specifically a profession with early participation in building projects. With interpretative methods and drawing from sociological concepts, we aim to understand how architects perceive their professional role, and analyze this alongside fragmentation to answer the question: how are architects coping with the effects of fragmentation? The study consists of 23 focus group sessions, where architects constituted the core and other actors participated occasionally, and five deep interviews with architects. Our first contribution shows how architects are coping with fragmentation through a dynamic social process, making small adjustments in role adaptation to maintain their professional identity, and how this way of coping with fragmentation can actually contribute to continuous fragmentation. Secondly, our study challenges earlier suggested solutions for handling fragmentation by showing how they simply cause fragmentation earlier in the design phase. The implications of ‘design fragmentation’ for the professional architect and the outcome of a building project are discussed.

(Re)thinking about self-harm and autism: Findings from an online qualitative study on self-harm in autistic adults.

There is a higher prevalence of self-harming behaviours within the autistic community than is experienced by the general population, in addition to co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. To date, research has focused on quantifying and categorising the numbers of autistic people self-harming, what types of harming they are engaging in and what functions the harming performs. Autism research has historically focused on the opinions and experiences of parents, carers and clinicians, with a belief that autistic people are unable to present their own experiences and thoughts accurately. This study adopted a qualitative method to develop themes arising from online forum discussions, using the words of autistic adults talking about how they experience and understand their self-harming behaviours. The analysis discovered that self-harming behaviours are used by autistic people as a way of coping with anxiety and depression and to relieve the build up of stress and sensory or mental overload that can otherwise lead to a meltdown. Repetitive behaviours such as stimming are also used to relieve the buildup of sensory over-stimulation and anxiety, but both stimming and meltdowns can also be self-harming behaviours if they cause tissue damage, and are believed to be childhood presentations which are stigmatised if expressed by an autistic adult. Many autistic adults find it hard to get help with self-harming behaviours because they are not taken seriously by professionals, as it is seen as part of autism and cannot be helped, or the professionals do not have enough knowledge of autism.

The mediating role of psychological resilience in the effect of strength of religious faith on coping with stress in people with type 2 diabetes: A SEM analysis.

This study was conducted to examine the mediating role of psychological resilience in the effect of strength of religious faith on coping with stress in people with type 2 diabetes. This study has a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study. It was conducted with 184 people with type 2 diabetes who were admitted to a family health centre in Erzurum, the east of Turkey. The data were collected by using the 'Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire', 'Brief Resilience Scale (BRS)' and 'Scale of Ways of Coping With Stress (SWCS)'. The study was reported by following the STROBE recommendations. Structural equation modelling and bootstrapping method were used to analyse the data. This study was reported following the STROBE recommendations. In the study, according to the model, the direct effect of strength of religious faith on SWCS (β = 0.564; p < 0.01) and BRS (β = 0.545; p < 0.01) was moderate, positive and significant. In addition, the effect of resilience on coping with stress (β = 0.320; p < 0.01) was also found to be moderate, positive and significant. The total effect of strength of religious faith on coping with stress mediated by resilience (β = 0.738; p < 0.01) was found to be highly positive and significant. The model explains 61.7% of the variance in coping with stress. Fit index values according to the model were found as χ2 = 2368.02, df: 980, χ2/df 2.368, RMSEA 0.088, CFI 0.773, TLI 0.760 and SRMR 0.083. It was found that strength of religious faith had a positive effect on coping with stress in people with type-2 diabetes, and this effect was strengthened by the mediating role of psychological resilience. This study shows the effect of religious belief and psychological resilience in increasing the coping skills of people with type-2 diabetes. Therefore, taking religious beliefs and spirituality into consideration in nursing care may increase patients' coping skills.

Development and validation of the Trans and Nonbinary Coping Measure (TNCM): A measure of trans and nonbinary specific ways of coping with gender-related stress.

Development and validation of the Trans and Nonbinary Coping Measure (TNCM): A measure of trans and nonbinary specific ways of coping with gender-related stress.

Troubles of the Heart

The Sino-German coproduction Mouzhong leisi yu wode didong: xinshi pianduan explores the medical process of a heart transplant and its aftermath through the Foucauldian theoretical framework of the “clinical gaze.” The doctors’ “biomedical reductionism” is caricatured for its lack of humanness; patients’ physical and emotional agony denies the possibility of peaceful coexistence of the human self and technology. Cynical irony is one way of coping with the identity loss, pain, and techno-human condition of organ-transplant survivors.