The Premenstrual Syndrome: Perceived Stress and Coping Efficacy

1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-115 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Relationship between Perceived Stress and Coping Pattern amongst Nursing Students

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.

Stress, Emotion, and Performance in Elite Slalom Canoeists

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan R. Males ◽  
John H. Kerr
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Reversal Theory ◽  
The World ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

This paper examines the relationship between precompetitive affect and performance, using elements of reversal theory (Apter, 1982): a conceptual framework that incorporates a full range of pleasant and unpleasant moods. Nine elite male slalom canoeists completed questionnaires prior to each event of a season that included the world championships. Results were analyzed using a time-series model to make comparisons of each subject’s best and worst performance of the season. Predicted variations in precompetitive levels of pleasant and unpleasant mood did not occur, despite variations in subsequent performances. As predicted, good performances were preceded by low discrepancies between felt and preferred arousal levels, but there was no support for the hypothesis that a large discrepancy between perceived stress and coping efforts would precede a poor performance.

Subjective Health Complaints, Stress, and Coping in Orchestra Musicians

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-62
Author(s):  
Helene Barone Halleland ◽  
Anette Harris ◽  
Silje Sørnes ◽  
Robert Murison ◽  
Holger Ursin
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Health ◽  
Significant Rise ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Health Complaints ◽  
Subjective Health Complaints ◽  
Gastrointestinal Complaints ◽  
Cortisol Levels ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

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.

scholarly journals COVID-19 as a Stressor: Pandemic Expectations, Perceived Stress, and Negative Affect in Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda R Whitehead
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
And Coping

Abstract Objectives The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic is appraised as a stressor influences perceived stress (PS) and psychological well-being during the event. Here, the association of older adults’ expectations concerning the pandemic’s duration and impact with PS and negative affect (NA) is investigated. Based on the stress and coping framework, PS is expected to mediate the association between COVID-19 expectations and NA. Methods Seven hundred fourteen residents of the United States and aged 60 and older completed an anonymous online survey in late March 2020 reporting PS, NA, and expectations regarding the pandemic. Results Regression analyses controlling for demographic factors revealed that more dire pandemic expectations significantly predicted PS and NA directly, and the effects on NA were significantly mediated by PS. Discussion Findings provide evidence that expectations about a pandemic influence the extent to which older adults experience stress and NA in the midst of a pandemic event. Implications for mental health are discussed.

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

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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