scholarly journals Association of Psychological Stress with Physical Fitness in a Military Cohort: The CHIEF Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 185 (7-8) ◽  
pp. e1240-e1246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ko-Huan Lin ◽  
Yu-Jung Chen ◽  
Szu-Nian Yang ◽  
Ming-Wei Liu ◽  
Chung-Cheng Kao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Normal Individuals ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Introduction Psychological stress is associated with sedentary behavior, which may impair exercise performance. The aim of our study was to examine the association between psychological stress and physical fitness in military personnel. Method A military cohort of 4080 subjects in Taiwan was used for the analysis. The Brief Symptoms Rating Scale (BSRS-5) includes items of anxiety, depression, hostility, interpersonal sensitivity, and insomnia measured by a five-point Likert-type scale of 0–4. Psychological stress was defined as normal (n = 3657), slight (n = 314), and great (n = 109) by BSRS-5 score ≤5, 6–9, and ≥10, respectively. Aerobic fitness and anaerobic fitness were evaluated by the time of 3000-meter running and the numbers of 2-min sit-ups and 2-min push-ups, respectively. Multiple linear and logistic regression analyses were used to determine the relationship. Results As compared with normal stress, slight and great stress were positive dose-dependently correlated with 3000-meter running time (β = 9.09 and 14.44; P = 0.0032 and 0.048, respectively) after adjusting for age, sex, service specialty, body mass index, systolic blood pressure, cigarette smoking, alcohol intake, hemoglobin levels, and exercise frequency. Similarly, those with slight stress were more likely to be the worst 10% performers in the 3000-meter run test relative to the normal individuals (odds ratio and 95% confidence intervals: 1.50, 1.00–2.24). By contrast, there was no relationship of psychological stress with the numbers of 2-min sit-ups and 2-min push-ups. Conclusions Our findings suggest that the presence of higher psychological stress on military personnel may reduce their cardiorespiratory fitness but not affect the anaerobic fitness.

Body Mass Index And Association Of Psychological Stress With Exercise Performance In Military Members: The Cardiorespiratory Fitness And Hospitalization Events In Armed Forces (CHIEF) Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ko-Huan Lin ◽  
Fang-Ying Su ◽  
Szu-Nian Yang ◽  
Ming-Wei Liu ◽  
Chung-Cheng Kao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Exercise Performance ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Aims: To investigate the influence of body mass index (BMI) on the association between psychological stress and physical fitness. Background: Both obesity and psychological stress reduce exercise performance. Objective: It is unknown whether obesity may modify the relationship. Background: Both obesity and psychological stress reduce exercise performance. Objective: It is unknown whether obesity may modify the relationship. Methods: A population of 4,080 military subjects in Taiwan was divided to three groups according to the BMI ≥27.0 kg/m2 (obesity), 24.0-26.9 kg/m2 (overweight) and 18.5-23.9 kg/m2 (normal weight). Normal, slight, and great psychological stress was evaluated by the Brief Symptoms Rating Scale (BSRS-5) score ≤5, 6-9, and ≥10, respectively. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness were respectively evaluated by time for a 3000-meter run and numbers of 2-minute sit-ups and 2-minute push-ups. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with adjustments for age and sex was used to determine the relationship. Results: The mean time (sec) for a 3000-meter run (standard error) under slight and great stress differed from that under normal stress in the normal weight (881.0 (11.0) and 877.9 (5.8) vs. 862.2 (1.7), p=0.089 and 0.0088, respectively) and in the obesity (928.1 (16.8) and 921.8 (10.7) vs. 895.2 (1.6), p=0.054 and 0.016, respectively), while the differences were not significant in the overweight (877.1 (12.7) and 877.5 (7.1) vs. 867.1 (2.1), both p >0.5). The impacts of the BMI on 2-minute sit-ups had a similar pattern with that on a 3000-meter run whereas the impact of the BMI on 2-minute push-ups was insignificant. Conclusions: Mental stress may not affect physical fitness in overweight military personnel. The mechanism is not clear and should be further investigated.

Mediation of Coping Strategies among Patients with Advanced Cancer

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110032
Author(s):  
Nurul Huda ◽  
Yun-Yen ◽  
Hellena Deli ◽  
Malissa Kay Shaw ◽  
Tsai-Wei Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Resampling Procedure ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to test the mediating effects of coping on relationships of psychological distress and stress with anxiety, depression, and quality of life. A cross-sectional and correlational research study was used to recruit a sample of 440 patients with advanced cancer in Indonesia. A bootstrap resampling procedure was used to test the significance of the total and specific indirect effects of coping. Data analysis showed that problem-focused coping (PFC) mediated relationships of psychological distress and stress on depression, anxiety and functional well-being. PFC also mediated the relationship between stress and social well-being. Emotional-focused coping (EFC) mediated the relationship of stress with physical and emotional well-being. EFC also mediated the relationships between psychological distress and physical well-being. Thus, proper assessments and interventions should be tailored and implemented for patients in order to facilitate their use of coping strategies when needed in stressful situations.

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being: Testing Alternative Sociological Interpretations

1990 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
William McTeer ◽  
James E. Curtis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Other ◽  
Positive Zero ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This study examines the relationship between physical activity in sport and feelings of well-being, testing alternative interpretations of the relationship between these two variables. It was expected that there would be positive relationships between physical activity on the one hand and physical fitness, feelings of well-being, social interaction in the sport and exercise environment, and socioeconomic status on the other hand. It was also expected that physical fitness, social interaction, and socioeconomic status would be positively related to psychological well-being. Further, it was expected that any positive zero-order relationship of physical activity and well-being would be at least in part a result of the conjoint effects of the other variables. The analyses were conducted separately for the male and female subsamples of a large survey study of Canadian adults. The results, after controls, show a modest positive relationship of physical activity and well-being for males but no such relationship for females. The predicted independent effects of the control factors obtained for both males and females. Interpretations of the results are discussed.

scholarly journals Youth leadership: a proposal for identifying and developing creativity and giftedness

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven I. Pfeiffer ◽  
Solange Muglia Wechsler
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Youth Leadership ◽  
Global Consensus ◽  
Creative Leadership ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Military ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Basic Level

There is a considerable amount of literature on leadership, particularly as it relates to organizations, government, and the military. However, educators and psychologists know considerably less about early precursors of leadership, how leadership develops in youth, possible gender differences, and the relationship of leadership, intelligence and creativity. A global consensus exists that leaders are needed and that we shouldn't delay the early development of leadership skills. The authors propose a model to enhance creative leadership and introduce a teacher-completed rating scale, the Gifted Rating Scales to help accomplish this. As demonstrated, there are possibilities to detect early creative and intellectual giftedness among children and youngsters in the classrooms and expectations to move from a basic level of competence to reach an elite or expert level in any field, facilitating the emergence of leadership.

scholarly journals Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Psychiatric Illness: Redefining the Relationship

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Masoud
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Psychiatric Illness ◽  
Panic Attacks ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

Physicians who encounter patients in the emergency department with chest pain, palpitations, or shortness of breath may often find it difficult to differentiate diagnosis of panic attacks from acute coronary syndrome or Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Redefining and understanding the pathophysiological relationship of psychiatric illness including anxiety, depression, or panic attacks and Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy may help clinicians implement a more effective and beneficial model of care for this affliction that is being found to be increasingly more common in today’s age.

scholarly journals Hubungan Antara Tingkat Kecemasan Emosional Ibu Post Partum Dengan Kejadian Post Partum Blues Di Kelurahan Sukorame Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sukorame Kediri Tahun 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Halimatus Saidah
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRAKHubungan tingkat kecemasan emosional ibu Post Partum dengan kejadian Post Partum Blues  sangat penting diketahui karena pada fase ini terjadi perubahan secara fisiologis maupun secara psikologis yang dapat mempengaruhi kelabilan emosional ibu setelah melahirkan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat kecemasan emosional ibu Post Partum dengan kejadian Post Partum Blues  yang ada dikelurahan sukorame wilayah kerja puskesmas sukorame.Desain yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan analitik korelasional dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Sampel penelitian menggunakan teknik Purposive Sampling, diperoleh jumlah sampel 24 orang responden dengan kriteria responden yaitu ibu Post Partum hari ke 7- minggu ke 2, nifas normal. Pengumpulan data menggunakan lembar ceklist skala Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale dan kuesioner Edinburgh Post Natal Depression Scale. Analisa data menggunkan uji Sperman Rank.         Tingkat kecemasan emosional ibu post partum sebagian kecil (25,0%) yaitu 6 responden. dan kejadian Post Partum Blues  sebagian besar (62,5%) yaitu 15 responden. Hasil analisa data dengan menggunakan uji Spearmen Rank didapatkan hasil p-value 0,000 taraf signifikan (α = 0,05) dengan demikian ada hubungan antara tingkat kecemasan emosional ibu post partum dengan kejadian Post Partum Blues  di Kelurahan Sukorame wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sukorame. Dan  nilai koefisien (r) sebesar 0,859 kekuatan korelasi dalam kategori sangat kuat dengan arah positif.Dari hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan adanya hubungan antara tingkat kecemasan emosional ibu post partum dengan kejadian Post Partum Blues  di kelurahan Sukorame wilayah kerja Puskesmas Sukorame. Kata Kunci: Tingkat Kecemasan, Post Partum, dan Kejadian Post Partum Blues  ABSTRACT       The relationship between the level of emotional anxiety of the mother of post partum with Post Partum Blues  occurrence is very important because in this phase there is a change physiologically and psychologically wich can affect the emotional stability of mother after giving birth.       The purpose of this study to determine the relationship of emotional anxiety level of post partum mother with Post Partum Blues  incident that exist in sukorame’s Village its work area of puskesmas Sukorame.       Design used correlational analytics with cross sectional approach. The sample research using purposive sampling technique, obtained the number of samples 24 respondents with the criteria of respondents is post partum mother day 7 to week 2, its good puerperium. Data’s collection using hamilton anxiety rating scale and       Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Data’s processing is interpreted according to the classification of each measuring instrument.       The result of the research showed that  the relationship of emotional anxiety level of post partum mother with Post Partum Blues  incidence was the amount of the anxiety level 12,5%, 25% heavy anxiety , medium anxiety 16,6% and mild anxiety 20,9% with Post Partum Blues  event. While those without anxiety were 0% for Post Partum Blues  event.        From the result of this study it can be concluded that almost all postpartum mothers with anxiety that there is in the field of Sukorame work area puskesmas Sukorame experience Post Partum Blues . As for recommendation of this research is holding counseling about how to handle Post Partum Blues .Key Word : Anxiety level, Post Partum, Post Partum Blues  Event

Frailty in Caregivers and Its Relationship with Psychological Stress and Resilience: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on the Deficit Accumulation Model

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
M. F.S. Bersani ◽  
F.S. Bersani ◽  
F. Sciancalepore ◽  
M. Salzillo ◽  
M. Cesari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Frailty Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Deficit Accumulation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Accumulation Model ◽  
Emotional Strain ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Studies increasingly suggest that chronic exposure to psychological stress can lead to health deterioration and accelerated ageing, thus possibly contributing to the development of frailty. Recent approaches based on the deficit accumulation model measure frailty on a continuous grading through the “Frailty Index” (FI), i.e. a macroscopic indicator of biological senescence and functional status. OBJECTIVES: The study aimed at testing the relationship of FI with caregiving, psychological stress, and psychological resilience. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study, with case-control and correlational analyses. PARTICIPANTS: Caregivers of patients with dementia (n=64), i.e. individuals a priori considered to be exposed to prolonged psychosocial stressors, and matched controls (n=64) were enrolled. MEASUREMENTS: The two groups were compared using a 38-item FI condensing biological, clinical, and functional assessments. Within caregivers, the association of FI with Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) was tested. RESULTS: Caregivers had higher FI than controls (F=8.308, p=0.005). FI was associated directly with PSS (r=0.660, p<0.001) and inversely with BRS (r=-0.637, p<0.001). Findings remained significant after adjusting for certain confounding variables, after excluding from the FI the conditions directly related to psychological stress, and when the analyses were performed separately among participants older and younger than 65 years. CONCLUSIONS: The results provide insight on the relationship of frailty with caregiving, psychological stress, and resilience, with potential implications for the clinical management of individuals exposed to chronic emotional strain.

A STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A MUTUAL EXCHANGE SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yutaro Hirata ◽  
◽  
Yutaka Haramaki ◽  
Yasuyo Takano ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Mutual Exchange ◽  
Session Impact ◽  
Impact Scale ◽  
D 63 ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

"There is an urgent need to support families of children with developmental disorders, especially when it is necessary for such families to help each other. However, practice and research related to support systems for families have begun only recently in Japan. Considering these issues, the authors developed a program to support mutual exchanges among parents of children with developmental disorders. This study aimed to verify the program’s effectiveness and to examine the relationship between participants’ program experience and its effectiveness. Participants included 21 male and female parents of children with developmental disorders. The parents were in their 30s to 50s (4 in their 30s, 14 in their 40s, and 3 in their 50s) (1 male, 20 females). Effectiveness indicators included the Profile of Mood States 2nd Edition-Adult Short (POMS2-A Short) (before and after implementation), Session Impact Scale (SIS), and Mutual Exchange Support Experience Rating Scale. t-tests were conducted on the pre- and post-program results of the POMS2-A short. Results showed that scores on Anger-Hostility (t=4.77, df=20, p<.01, d=1.04), Confusion-Bewilderment (t=4.31, df=20, p<.01, d=.94), Depression-Dejection (t=2.88, df=20, p<.01, d=.63), Fatigue-Inertia (t=3.63, df=20, p<.01, d=.79), and Tension-Anxiety (t=3.61, df=20, p<.01, d=.79) in the POMS2-A Short decreased significantly after the implementation of the program. These results evidence the effectiveness of the program in improving several mood states, especially anger-hostility, tension-anxiety, depression-depression, and fatigue."

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