Abstracts: The relationship between stress and coping, threat appraisal and addiction by Caroline M. Devine, B.Sc., School of Psychology, The Queen’s University of Belfast, 1993.

The job of an orchestra musician is characterized by high demands and low control, which is a combination known to predispose to ill health. Research also indicates that musicians have high levels of subjective health complaints, complaints with limited or no objective findings. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between subjective health complaints, stress, and coping in musicians. Thirty-five musicians in the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra filled in questionnaires about work, subjective health complaints, and coping. Saliva samples were collected to measure cortisol levels. The levels of subjective health complaints compared well with normative data from a representative sample of Norwegians, except for an unusually high level of “pseudoneurological” complaints (fatigue, mood changes). High levels of cortisol were positively related to the total number of subjective health complaints, gastrointestinal complaints, and “pseudoneurology” but not to musculoskeletal complaints. A high level of “emotion-focused coping” was associated with higher cortisol levels. Samples obtained during a concert showed a moderate but significant rise in cortisol levels.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Psychosocial Outcomes across Age through the Stress and Coping Framework

The Gerontologist ◽

10.1093/geront/gnaa205 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jillian Minahan ◽

Francesca Falzarano ◽

Neshat Yazdani ◽

Karen L Siedlecki

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Support ◽

Older Adults ◽

Coping Style ◽

Psychosocial Outcomes ◽

Well Being ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Related Stress ◽

And Coping ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Background and Objectives The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the measures implemented to curb its spread may have deleterious effects on mental health. Older adults may be at increased risk for adverse psychosocial outcomes since opportunities to remain socially connected have diminished. Research is needed to better understand the impact of pandemic-related stress on mental health. The purpose of this study is three-fold: 1) to examine the influences of COVID-19 pandemic-related stress on depression, anxiety, and loneliness, 2) to assess the mediating role of coping style and social support, and 3) to investigate whether these relationships vary across age. Research Design and Methods Participants (N = 1,318) aged 18-92 years completed an online survey assessing pandemic-related stress, mental health, social support, coping, and their experiences with social distancing, during the initial implementation of social distancing measures in the United States. Results Social support and coping style were found to relate to psychosocial outcomes. Avoidant coping was the strongest mediator of the relationship between pandemic-related stress and psychosocial outcomes, particularly depression. Avoidant coping more strongly mediated the relationship between stress and depression in younger adults compared to older adults. Discussion and Implications Results were consistent with the stress and coping framework and recent work highlighting older adults’ resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings highlight the associations between positive coping behaviors and psychosocial well-being and indicate that older adults may use unique adaptive mechanisms to preserve well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Premenstrual Syndrome: Perceived Stress and Coping Efficacy

South African Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1177/008124639302300302 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 111-115 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Janet Burrage ◽

Helgo Schomer

Keyword(s):

Perceived Stress ◽

Alternative Treatment ◽

Premenstrual Syndrome ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Pharmacological Intervention ◽

Psychological Processes ◽

Coping Efficacy ◽

And Coping ◽

The Relationship

Twelve women suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) were monitored over eight weeks to focus on the psychological processes involved in this menstrual disorder. PMS symptomatology, perceived stress, and coping efficacy were examined. Significant cyclical changes occurred in all three variables with the highest deviations appearing premenstrually. The relationship between coping strategies and the severity of symptoms was also studied. Qualitative analysis revealed themes pertinent to an understanding of PMS. It is suggested that alternative treatment options besides pharmacological intervention should be made available to PMS sufferers.

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Abstracts: Stress and coping in carers of patients with Alzheimer’s Disease by Mary J. Goss, B.Sc., M.Sc., School of Psychology, The Queen’s University of Belfast, 1993.

The Irish Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1080/03033910.1993.10557985 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 616-616

Keyword(s):

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Queen's University ◽

And Coping

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Relationship between Perceived Stress and Coping Pattern amongst Nursing Students

Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities ◽

10.34293/sijash.v8is1-feb.3967 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (S1-Feb) ◽

pp. 277-282

Author(s):

Rukmini S

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Brief Cope ◽

Approach Coping ◽

Coefficient Corrélation ◽

Coping Pattern ◽

And Coping ◽

The Relationship ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

The present study triesto find the relationship between perceived stress and coping pattern among nursing students. The researcher usedthe tools of Shelden Cohen (1983) and the Cope Scale by Carver CS (1997), included Avoidant Coping and Approach Coping. Astratified random technique was used to select the sample from different hospitals/colleges, nursing students pursuing their studies in various institutions in Karnataka. There werea total of 162 volunteering participants. A self-administered questionnaire of Perceived Stress Scale and Brief COPE inventory was given to the participantsand the duration of the study was of one month. Statistical methods employed aremean, percentage, standard deviation, t-test, and Spearman’s Coefficient correlation, and were calculated using IBM SPSS. The results of Spearman’s Rho test show that there is a significant positive linear relationship between perceived stress and the following coping skills among the participants.

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The Relationship Between Anxiety and Depression Levels with Perceived Stress and Coping Strategies in Health Care Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic

SiSli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni / The Medical Bulletin of Sisli Hospital ◽

10.14744/semb.2020.57259 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Asli Besirli

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Care Workers ◽

And Coping ◽

The Relationship

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JOB STRESS AND COPING AMONG FISHERMEN

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1703710 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 03 (04) ◽

pp. 093-096

Author(s):

Janella Mariam Jacob ◽

Linu Sara George ◽

Keyword(s):

Job Stress ◽

Work Experience ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Family Education ◽

Chi Square ◽

Work Related ◽

And Coping ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Introduction: Fishing in Indian villages is considered one of the major occupations for the villagers. The work related health problems encountered by fishermen are vast. Long hours, extreme weather and working with heavy machinery contribute to a high mortality rate in fishermen. Despite a long standing acknowledgement of the dangers and mortality associated with fishing, there has been little research in this field Objectives: The objectives of the study were to: assess the job stress and coping among fishermen, find the relationship between job stress and coping, find the association between job stress, coping and demographic variables such as age, religion, marital status, type of family, education, monthly income and work experience. Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey was under taken among 140 fishermen using structured questionnaire. SPSS 16.0 software was used for data analysis. Frequency, percentage, Pearsons product moment correlation and Chi-square were used. Results: Majority of the subjects had moderate stress (62.1%) and moderate cope (91.4%). It is found in the study that there is significant 2 relationship between job stress and coping. There is significant association between job stress and work experience (? = 6.90, p<0.05). Conclusion: Fishermen who work for long hours in the sea without any contact with their families are prone to problems with their work and their personal life as it is unsafe at sea.

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