scholarly journals Stress and coping patterns of participants and non-participants in self-help groups for parents of the mentally ill

1990 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 483-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Gidron ◽  
Neil B. Guterman ◽  
Harriet Hartman
Keyword(s):  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Coping Patterns

Stable Self-Concepts and Flexible Coping Strategies of People with Dementia Attending Dementia Self-Help Groups in Germany

2015 ◽  
pp. 159-182
Author(s):  
Milena von Kutzleben ◽  
Birgit Panke-Kochinke
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Life Course Perspective ◽  
External Control ◽  
Self Help ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
And Coping

In this chapter, results from the qualitative longitudinal Selbstbestimmung und Intervention (SEIN) study conducted at the DZNE site in Witten are presented and discussed against the background of a previously conducted systematic review of the subjective needs, demands, and coping strategies of community-dwelling people with dementia. The objective of the study was to examine how participants of dementia self-help groups in the early and middle stages of the condition cope with their illness. A phenomenological approach with a life-course perspective served as the framework for the study. The findings suggest that a person's self-concept is not changed by dementia but instead adapts over the trajectory of the illness. Struggling between external control (defence against stigmatization) and external protection (being taken seriously), and aiming for “Inner Security” were central concerns for the participants. Biographical background and social network are determining factors in the development and use of coping strategies.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Tinnitus in a Group of Senior Citizens

1998 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-75
Author(s):  
Pamela M. Sourgen ◽  
Eleanor Ross
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Patient Awareness ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Perceptual Characteristics ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
And Coping

Although previous research has highlighted the debilitating effects of tinnitus on quality of life, most studies appear to have targeted the general population, with few researchers focusing specifically on elderly persons. Hence, the purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of tinnitus in a group of 20 senior citizens. A questionnaire based on existing research instruments developed by Stouffer and Tyler (1990) and Wilson et al. (1991) was used to elicit information regarding the auditory-perceptual characteristics of tinnitus, effects of tinnitus on lifestyle, perceived causes, factors aggravating or ameliorating tinnitus and coping strategies employed. Results supported findings from earlier research and indicated that tinnitus did indeed exert an impact on respondents' lives with 65% avoiding noisy situations, 65% having difficulty relaxing, and 55% struggling to follow conversations. Almost two-thirds, namely 70%, of respondents reported feelings of frustration, 60% and 55% mentioned feelings of tenseness and irritability respectively, while 50% experienced depression associated with the tinnitus. These findings are discussed in terms of their implications for the education of health care professionals, management of tinnitus patients in general, public and patient awareness campaigns, the establishment of Tinnitus Self Help Groups, and further research.

scholarly journals Stress and Coping Patterns of University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilun Naz Böke ◽  
Devin J. Mills ◽  
Jessica Mettler ◽  
Nancy L. Heath
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Coping Patterns

scholarly journals Stress and Coping Strategies among B.ED and D.ED Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Santoshkumar
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Self Help ◽  
And Coping

Weiten et al (2009) propose that stress that stress is an epidemic in the 21st century that commonly affects of us on a daily basis, when considering minor s from environmental conditions such as noise and pollution; Even though saving gadgets and self-help tools have increased substantially in the 20th century and people have more control over their lives, there is an increase of society and people have less free time. “We well define stress as any instances that threaten or are perceived to threaten one’s well-being and hereby tax one’-s coping abilities “for example a person can no longer meet journal demands such as work or relationships they feel they do not have the eye beholder.

Stress, Coping, and Social Support in Hypothetically Psychosis-Prone Subjects

1996 ◽  
Vol 78 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1267-1283 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Schuldberg ◽  
Stephanie B. Karwacki ◽  
G. Leonard Burns
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Magical Ideation ◽  
Primary Appraisal ◽  
Coping Processes ◽  
Secondary Appraisal ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Coping Patterns

This paper examined stress processes in hypothetically psychosis-prone individuals. Subjects scoring high on Perceptual Aberration/Magical Ideation (Per-Mag subjects), Anhedonia, and low-scoring control subjects were compared for scores on Hassles and Uplifts, cognitive appraisal, coping strategies, emotions in two stressful situations, and on perceived social support. The groups differed in their experiences of minor life events and Secondary Appraisal but not in Primary Appraisal or emotions. There were notable differences in coping patterns and perceptions of social support. Per-Mag subjects contrasted with controls in using more coping by Escape-avoidance and Accepting responsibility, and reported less social support. Anhedonic subjects differed in their experience of minor life events and coped less through Positive reappraisal and Seeking social support. Per-Mag subjects are mainly distinguished by their coping processes. Anhedonic subjects are also sensitive to the incidence of minor life events. The results indicate that risk factors, stress, and coping interact in the absence of mental disorder.

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