Stress Management Practices in Plants by Microbes

2016 ◽  
pp. 85-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanak Sirari ◽  
Lokender Kashyap ◽  
C. M. Mehta
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Management Practices

scholarly journals The Impact of Workplace Stress Management in a Business Organisation in the Service Industries – A Case Study on Kingstel Hotel Limited -Takoradi, Ghana

2021 ◽  
pp. 240-275
Author(s):  
Alex Acquah ◽  
Prof. Huiying Chen
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Service Industries ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Marketing Manager ◽  
Service Personnel ◽  
The Impact

This research presents readers with adequate information about workplace stress and its impact on the productivity of employees in the service industries, factors in the working environment that cause stressful situations and negative health consequences of workplace stress. It was necessary to undertake this research on workplace stress due to the rapid changes in the service industries which come with some sort of pressure and making the workplace more prone to stress for managers and frontline service personnel. Service personnel need to control their personal emotions so that they will be capable of managing the emotions of their customers and provide them with their service requirements in an organization. The major objective for conducting this research work is to analyze the effectiveness of workplace stress management practices at Kingstel Hotel Limited and how sources of job stress for service personnel such as perceived customer demands, uncooperative attitudes of employees, role ambiguity, role conflict, role overload and how teamwork and other mediators such as job autonomy, training, and motivational programs helps to minimize workplace stress. To enhance better understanding and thorough analysis of stressors, questionnaires were administered to service personnel at Kingstel Hotel to gather primary data for further analysis and investigation. The researcher also interviewed the marketing manager of the hotel to gather further information. Moreover, in other not underrating the significant benefits of secondary data, various articles and publications were reviewed to enrich our knowledge and information base. With the use of an online survey, the questionnaire response was translated into tables and figures for further analysis. With the help of SPSS, correlations analyze was conducted to examine correlations in the variables used and the results of the study indicated that service personnel does not have personal stress management activities and this may result in health- related issues at the workplace more often. The study also identified from the analysis that workplace stress management activities will reduce working hours. Findings suggest the more uncooperative colleagues tend to be in an organization, the heavier workload will be for employees and hence higher probability to suffer from stress. Finally, recommendations for future research are given and areas are highlighted where there is a need for more empirical research.

scholarly journals A study on stress management initiatives in electro magnetic flux industries private limited, chennai

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-109
Author(s):  
John Kaviarasu S ◽  
Josephin Priya
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Flux ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Electro Magnetic

Background: Stress Management is one of the most important and happening concept in the organization which focuses on controlling a person‟s level of stress for the purpose of improving everyday functioning. The stress management techniques are used by health practitioners, which  may help to reduce stress and promote general well-being. Aims: Objectives of the study focused on analyzing the level of stress of the employees and as to how the management given suggestions in order to minimize stress. It also aims to find out how the employees reduce their stress in work place, in addition to identify the coping methods practiced by the employees. Research Methods: This research focuses on descriptive research methodology, making the stress management practices in the organization clear. The universe in the present study is restricted to the total 250 employees in Chennai branch of Electro Magnetic flux industries. Stratified Random sampling technique has been used for collecting the primary data from 75 employees. Results: Through this project, one can have a reasonable understanding of the term stress Management, understand what is being done for the employees by the management to reduce stress, and analyze the internal conflicts from a wide range of external situations of employees, determine how importance it is for the employees to implement an effective stress management system in the organization and promote well-being. Conclusion: Information was obtained on the response received from the employees of Electro Magnetic flux industries, Chennai through questionnaire. It was observed that employees are feeling stressful due to the heavy work pressure given in the organization. The result showed that employees differ in their stress levels based on their departments, age and gender. Hence, the management must take several initiatives in helping their employees to overcome its disastrous effect. This can be done by giving counseling & incorporating the suggestions given here in at individual and organization level.

scholarly journals Stress Management: Ways to Cope

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanna Smith ◽  
Joe Pergola
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Natural Process ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Ways Of Coping

Stress management practices help you cope with stress. Coping is what you do to deal with the pressure ofstressors and stay steady. Coping is a natural process we do throughout our lives. Some ways of coping are more helpful than others. In this series we talk about the helpful coping strategies. This publication focuses on ways you can think about problems that will help you overcome stress. This document is FCS2078, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida. First Publication: June 1989 as FCS2081. Reviewed: August 1999. Revised: January 2003. FCS2078/FY517: Stress Management: Ways to Cope (ufl.edu)  

Caregivers' Experiences of Infant Feeding Problems: The Role of Self-Compassion and Stress Management

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Jamie Mahurin-Smith ◽  
Ann Beck
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Feeding Problems ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Outcomes For Children ◽  
Management Approaches

Introduction Infant feeding problems are strongly associated with caregiver stress, which in turn is linked to poorer outcomes for children. Self-compassion is a modifiable trait strongly associated with improved mental health and greater resilience. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among self-compassion, stress management practices, and caregiver stress in a sample of parents who identified feeding problems in their infants. Method Parents who identified feeding problems in their infants completed an online survey. They described the feeding problems, completed the Self-Compassion Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale, and detailed their stress management practices. Results Higher self-compassion was strongly associated with lower overall stress and more modestly associated with lower feeding-related distress. More severe feeding problems were significantly more stressful for caregivers. Participants reported a wide variety of stress management approaches. Discussion These findings indicate that higher self-compassion is associated with lower caregiver stress for parents whose infants experience feeding problems. Implications for service providers are reviewed. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.14831028

A Survey of Stress Management Practices and Attitudes in Community Health Settins in B.C.

1983 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
Malcolm S. Weinstein ◽  
Robert Conry
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Surgeon General ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Community Health Nurses ◽  
Health Practitioners

Excessive stress is cited increasingly as a leading contributor to public health problems (Lalonde, 1974; U.S. Surgeon-General, 1980). In the fall of 1979 the Western Center for Preventive and Behavioral Medicine surveyed staff of community health settings in B.C. about current knowledge, attitudes and practices with regard to stress and its management. Respondents (n = 337), who included community health nurses, physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrist, and administrative-clerical staff, were asked about both their current and desired stress management practices, perceived barriers to practice, and their interest in follow-up education and research. Data were analyzed for these issues as well as by professional group and by type of community health setting, i.e. public vs. mental health. The results indicate a strong interest in both practice and further training in stress management by all Community Health groups, with greatest interest shown among community health nurses in public health settings. The survey provided support for the Western Center's efforts to develop, disseminate and evaluate clinical stress management materials for both public and private health practitioners.

scholarly journals Integrative Medical Care Plus Mindfulness Training for Patients With Congestive Heart Failure

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 282-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathi J. Kemper ◽  
Cheryl Carmin ◽  
Bella Mehta ◽  
Phillip Binkley
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Congestive Heart Failure ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
High Rate

Congestive heart failure (CHF) has a high rate of morbidity and mortality. It is often accompanied by other medical and psychosocial comorbidities that complicate treatment and adherence. We conducted a proof of concept pilot project to determine the feasibility of providing integrative group medical visits plus mindfulness training for patients recently discharged with CHF. Patients were eligible if they had been discharged from an inpatient stay for CHF within the 12 months prior to the new program. The Compassionate Approach to Lifestyle and Mind–Body (CALM) Skills for Patients with CHF consisted of 8 weekly visits focusing on patient education about medications, diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management; group support; and training in mind–body skills such as mindfulness, self-compassion, and loving-kindness. Over two 8-week sessions, 8/11 (73%) patients completed at least 4 visits. The patients had an average age of 57 years. The most common comorbidities were weight gain, sleep problems, and fatigue. After the sessions, 100% of patients planned to make changes to their diet, exercise, and stress management practices. Over half of the patients who met with a pharmacist had a medication-related problem. Improvements were observed in depression, fatigue, and satisfaction with life. Integrative group visits focusing on healthy lifestyle, support, and skill-building are feasible even among CHF patients and should be evaluated in controlled trials as a patient-centered approach to improving outcomes related to improving medication management, depression, fatigue, and quality of life.

scholarly journals Levels of Stress and Characteristics of Perfectionism in CSD Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Beck ◽  
Heidi Verticchio
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Similarities And Differences

An electronic survey was sent to the Midwest Clinic Directors’ Listserv requesting they distribute it to students in their CSD programs. The survey collected information about demographics, and students’ top three stressors and stress management practices. Students were also asked to complete the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS; Cohen, 1994) and the Almost Perfect Scale-Revised (APS-R; Slaney, Rice, Mobley, Trippi, & Ashby, 2001). A total of 278 CSD undergraduate and graduate students from 15 Midwest institutions responded to the survey. No differences were found between undergraduate and graduate responses to the PSS and the APS-R. Twenty-six percent of the respondents were classified as nonperfectionists, 33% as adaptive perfectionists, and 41% as maladaptive perfectionists. A relationship was found between perceived stress and perfectionism such that respondents with higher levels of perceived stress tended to be classified as maladaptive perfectionists and those with lower levels of perceived stress tended to be classified as adaptive perfectionists. Similarities and differences were found between undergraduates and graduate students in terms of stressors; close to 45% engaged in a stress management practice. Importance of such practices is discussed.

Managing stress

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elin Thunman
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Parallel Processes ◽  
Management Regime ◽  
Male Dominated ◽  
Managing Stress ◽  
And Control

Purpose – Given the parallel processes of stress development and organisational changes towards increased managerialism, the purpose of this paper is to understand the way in which employees’ stress is perceived and managed in female- and male-dominated sectors, characterised by new management-oriented steering methods. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a thematic analysis of interviews with managers and employees at one Swedish female-dominated work setting and one male-dominated work setting. The paper offers an analysis of how managerial approaches to stress mediate the ways in which employees may come to govern their own subjectivity through stress-management practices. Drawing upon Foucault’s and Rose’s work on governmentality and freedom, these practices are understood as implicated in the everyday exercise of power over the self. Findings – The main finding is that a logic emphasising proactivity was more prevalent at the female-dominated workplace, while a logic emphasising trust was most prevalent at the male-dominated workplace. Both logics perceive self-management and self-realisation as ways to manage stress, but in the proactive regime, self-management and self-realisation tend to turn into new modes of exploitation. Approaches to stress management in the proactive regime in fact seem to further diminish levels of discretion and control, which, according to previous research, are typically already low in female-dominated work. Practical implications – Based on these findings, the study argues for the importance of combining a self-managerial approach with trust in order to avoid turning the individualisation of work into a source of stress at female-dominated workplaces. Originality/value – The paper contributes to a more complex understanding of women’s work stress by highlighting its interconnection with a proactive stress management regime.

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