Ecology of Depression in Spanish Children

1997 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria del Barrio ◽  
Carmen Moreno ◽  
Rosa López
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Young People ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Preventive Intervention ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Problem Solving Strategies ◽  
And Coping

The research described here is based on Moos' theoretical framework -(1988), which assumes that events and coping strategies in the lives of individuals depend on personal and social factors operating on these individuals. The present project attempts to clarify: (1) possible relationships between emotional (depressive and anxious) states and specific, recent life events; and (2) the strategies employed by individuals in coping with disturbing life events. The results could serve to orientate preventive intervention in adolescents in order to promote safer problem-solving strategies in young people.

scholarly journals Life Events and Coping Strategies Among Young People Who Died by Suicide or Sudden Violent Death

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelie Werbart Törnblom ◽  
Kimmo Sorjonen ◽  
Bo Runeson ◽  
Per-Anders Rydelius
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life ◽  
Violent Death ◽  
Vulnerability Factors ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Adverse Childhood ◽  
And Coping

Objective: Most empirically anchored psychological models of suicide focus either on the perceived situational stress or on vulnerability factors and coping deficits. The interaction between life stressors and vulnerability factors is less explored.Methods: This case-control study examines interactions between life events and coping strategies in three groups of young people: cases of suicide, cases of other sudden violent death (SVD), and control cases.Results: Four coping strategies, two more adaptive and two more maladaptive, were identified. Distinctive of the suicide and the SVD group was significantly less Planful Problem-Solving, and more Escape-Avoidance and Confrontive Coping than among the controls. Furthermore, Confrontive Coping had significantly higher level in the SVD group than in the suicide group. Between-group differences were partly accounted for differences in negative life events, early and late in life. Both target groups experienced significantly more adverse childhood experiences and recent stressful life events than the controls—the suicide group being more exposed to recent stressful life events even in comparison with the SVD group. This might indicate that adverse childhood experiences are a risk factor for both causes of death, whereas proximal stressful life events are a risk factor for death by suicide to a higher degree than for SVD.Conclusions: Improved understanding of the interplay between life events, both in the far past and present, and coping styles, may facilitate the identification of young people at risk of suicide and violent death.

scholarly journals Self-esteem, Social Support and Coping Strategies of left-behind Children in Rural China, and the Intermediary Role of Subjective Support：a cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu Cui ◽  
Fangshuo Cheng ◽  
Ling Zhang ◽  
Chao Zhang ◽  
Qiuyu Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Support Score

Abstract Background: Negative coping strategies and behavioral problems are common among Chinese left-behind children, which are relate to a variety of negative consequences. At this stage of development, the relevant factors of coping strategies need to be further studied, in which social support and self-esteem are worthy of our attention. The aim of this study is to detect the current situation of self-esteem, social support, and coping styles of left-behind children (LBC) in rural China. Methods: 322 children from 3 schools in China enrolled in this study, including 236 LBC and 86 non-left-behind children (NLBC) to assess self-esteem, social support and coping strategies. Results: The LBC group had lower self-esteem score and lower total social support (subjective support, objective support and support-seeking behavior) than the NLBC group. In terms of coping strategies, the LBC group was lower than the NLBC group in problem-solving and rationalization. The self-esteem score in LBC was significant positive associated with the subjective support score, objective support score, problem-solving and help-seeking score. In addition, self-esteem has significant mediating effect between subjective support and problem-solving, subjective support and help-seeking, respectively. Conclusions: The finding indicate that Chinese LBC’s self-esteem and social support need to be improved. Given the significant correlativity between self-esteem, subjective support and coping strategy, it is necessary to promote Chinese LBC’s self-esteem and social support, especially subjective support.

Determinants of COVID-19 Response Strategies in Selected African Countries

2021 ◽  
pp. 193672442110557
Author(s):  
Peter Asare-Nuamah ◽  
Christopher Dick-Sagoe ◽  
Bernard Nsaidzedze Sakah ◽  
Hannah Muzee ◽  
Joycelyn Oteng Asamoah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Hand Sanitizer ◽  
Response Strategies ◽  
And Coping

Using protection motivation theory as the theoretical framework, this study investigates the factors that motivate COVID-19 response in Ghana, Cameroon, Lesotho and Uganda. Through simple random and snowball sampling techniques, 651 participants were selected. The study collected data with the aid of a survey questionnaire, which was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Results show high perceived COVID-19 threats among the respondents. Consequently, response strategies, such as wearing of nose mask, hand sanitizer application and social distancing, which are perceived to be effective, have been adopted. It is evident that respondents’ demographics influence their COVID-19 threats and coping strategies. Nevertheless, the severity of COVID-19 impacts ( p = .00), efficacy of response strategies ( p = .00) and access to COVID-19 information ( p = .02) were the significant predictors of COVID-19 response, even though the efficacy of COVID-19 response strategies (beta = .55) emerged as the best predictor. It is imperative for African governments to prioritize COVID-19 education to control the spread of the pandemic and minimize its impact.

scholarly journals STRESSFUL LIFE-EVENTS AND COPING STRATEGIES IN OLD AGE: A COMPARISON BETWEEN SPAIN AND PUERTO RICO

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 862-862
Author(s):  
L. Rubio ◽  
H.A. Vera ◽  
C.G. Dumitrache ◽  
I. Rosario
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life ◽  
And Coping

scholarly journals Rural general practice patients’ coping with hazards and harm: an interview study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e031343
Author(s):  
Martin Bruusgaard Harbitz ◽  
Helen Brandstorp ◽  
Margrete Gaski
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Everyday Clinical Practice ◽  
Recent Onset ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Safety Barrier ◽  
And Coping

ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to identify and analyse rural general practice patients’ experiences of hazards and harm that comprise adverse events, and their strategies for coping with them.DesignInterview study using systematic text condensation and coping strategy theory in an abductive analysis process.SettingNine rural general practice clinics in Norway.ParticipantsTwenty participants, aged 21–79 years, all presenting with recent onset of somatic and/or psychiatric complaints.ResultsParticipating rural general practice patients described their experiences of a variety of hazards and harms. Their three most discussed cognitive and behavioural coping strategies were: (1) to accept the events; (2) to confront them and (3) to engage in planful problem-solving. While the participants demonstrated a tendency toward accepting hazards and harm that their regular general practitioner created, they were often willing to confront those that locum (ie, substitute) general practitioners created. Participants used planful problem-solving in situations they deemed hazardous, such as breaches of confidentiality or not being taken seriously, as well as during potential/actual emergencies.ConclusionsPatients at rural general practice clinics actively identify and respond to hazards and harm, applying three coping strategies. Thus, patients themselves may serve as an important safety barrier against hazards and harm; their potential contributions to improving patient safety must be appreciated accordingly and reflected in future research as well as in everyday clinical practice.

scholarly journals Causal relationshipsamongperception of Life Stressful Events, Self-efficacy, Coping Strategies, Stress and Life Attributions among Higher Diploma Students at Assiut College of Education

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 502
Author(s):  
Afaf M. Geis ◽  
Mostafa A. Elhudaybi
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Stressful Events ◽  
Stressful Life ◽  
And Coping

The study aimed to test a model of the relationship between perception of stressful life events and perceived self-efficacy as well as coping strategies with life attributions of higher diploma students at Assiut faculty of education by testing direct and indirect effects between perceiving stressful life events and the study variables. In addition, the study aimed to find out whether there are differences in perceived self-efficacy and coping strategies as well as attributionsbetween those with positive and negative perception of stressful life events.Also, differences in perceiving stressful life events were tested across classes of the demographic variables: gender, specialization, place of living, and marital status. The sample included 410 students. Results showed that there was a causal relationship in which perception of stressful life events was affected by perceived self-efficacy (direct effect is .631, indirect effect is .356), by coping strategies (direct effect is .676, indirect effect is .313), and life attributions (direct effect is .781, indirect effect is .211). There were significant differences in perceived self-efficacy, and coping strategies as well as the problem centered coping strategies in favor of those with positive perception of stressful life events. There were significant differences in the perception of stressful life events due to demographic variables including place of living and specialization in favor of humanities majors and those who lived in cities. 

scholarly journals Association between common stressful life events and coping strategies in adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 307
Author(s):  
Fathola Mohamadian ◽  
Yousef Veisani ◽  
Zahra Jalilian ◽  
YasamanZahra Sadeghifard
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life ◽  
And Coping

scholarly journals Self-esteem, Social Support and Coping Strategies of left-behind Children in Rural China, and the Intermediary Role of Subjective Support：a cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu Cui ◽  
Fangshuo Cheng ◽  
Ling Zhang ◽  
Chao Zhang ◽  
Qiuyu Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Support Score

Abstract Background: Negative coping strategies and behavioral problems are common among Chinese left-behind children, which are related to a variety of negative consequences. At this stage of development, the relevant factors of coping strategies need to be further studied, in which social support and self-esteem are worthy of our attention. The aim of this study is to detected the current situation of self-esteem, social support, and coping styles of left-behind children (LBC) in rural China and the relationship between the three.Methods: 322 children from 3 schools in China participated in this study, including 236 LBC and 86 non-left-behind children (NLBC) to assess self-esteem, social support and coping strategies.Results: The LBC group had lower self-esteem score and lower total social support (subjective support, objective support and support-seeking behavior) than the NLBC group. In terms of coping strategies, the LBC group was lower than the NLBC group in problem-solving and rationalization. The self-esteem score in LBC was significant positive associated with the subjective support score, objective support score, problem-solving and help-seeking score. In addition, self-esteem has significant mediating effect between subjective support and problem-solving, subjective support and help-seeking, respectively.Conclusions: The finding indicate that Chinese LBC’s self-esteem and social support need to be improved. Given the significant correlativity between self-esteem, subjective support and coping strategy, it is necessary to promote Chinese LBC’s self-esteem and social support, especially subjective support.

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