scholarly journals Work-related stress of elementary school principals in Finland: Coping strategies and support

2021 ◽  
pp. 174114322110103
Author(s):  
Mailis Elomaa ◽  
Sirpa Eskelä-Haapanen ◽  
Eija Pakarinen ◽  
Leena Halttunen ◽  
Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Elementary School Principals ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Coping

The present study aimed to investigate elementary school principals’ self-reported causes of work-related stress, their coping strategies to deal with stress and the support they need for their leadership. Seventy-six principals filled in the questionnaire, which included open-ended questions. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the data. The results showed that the main sources of stress were workload, interpersonal conflicts, a lack of resources and internal pressures. Moreover, principals used emotion-focused, problem-focused and social coping to deal with stress. Additionally, principals reported a need for problem-focused support and social support for their leadership. The results revealed the importance of social support and coping for principals’ occupational wellbeing. A more intimate approach to principals’ perceptions about the causes of occupational stress, their coping strategies and the support they need provides opportunities to consider diverse personal requirements, which may be fundamental in promoting principals’ occupational wellbeing.

scholarly journals Impact of ethnicity on Paramedic perceived work-related stress and coping strategies adopted before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2022 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Jameel Al Barbari ◽  
Padarath Gangaram ◽  
Gary Kenward ◽  
Hmoud Alolimat ◽  
James Laughton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Coping

scholarly journals Directors' stress in day care centers: related factors and coping strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 1079-1091
Author(s):  
Mailis Elomaa ◽  
Eija Pakarinen ◽  
Sirpa Eskelä-Haapanen ◽  
Leena Halttunen ◽  
Antje Von Suchodoletz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Day Care ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Day Care Center ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Coping

PurposeThis study aims to explore what causes stress to day care center directors and what their coping strategies are. In addition, the study examined the extent to which directors experience work-related stress and burnout, and the factors associated with their work-related stress, engagement and recovery from work.Design/methodology/approachA mixed method approach was used.FindingsThe results showed that the main sources of directors' stress were connected to leading oneself, leading others, managing change and lack of social support. Moreover, the main coping strategies with stress were leading oneself, social support and leading others. In addition, both pre- and in-service leadership training played a significant role in the experience of stress. The nature of factors causing stress and coping strategies with stress may imply that directors need further support in self-management and developing their internal competences.Research limitations/implicationsThe present study has limitations that need to be considered when making generalizations. First, a small sample size limits the generalization of the findings. Second, the study relied solely on one source of information, i.e. directors' self-reports. Third, data were collected only at one time point at the end of the year when stress levels might have accumulated. Finally, the study has been done in the Finnish educational context where day care center directors' job description varies depending on municipality.Practical implicationsThe findings provide important information about the causes of directors' work-related stress as well as their coping strategies and about factors that might be related to those.Social implicationsBecause directors' stress impact on children’s development and well-being through teachers' well-being, it is crucial to pay attention on directors' well-being and provide more support for them.Originality/valueThe current study is among the few ones focusing on the stress of directors at early childhood education (ECE) settings.

scholarly journals Peculiarities of Stress and Coping among Public Prosecutors: Data from Two Studies

Teisė ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 112 ◽  
pp. 46-69
Author(s):  
Gintautas Valickas ◽  
Kristina Vanagaitė
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Stress Coping Strategies ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Coping

The article analyzes work-related stress experienced by Lithuanian prosecutors (349 and 274 prosecutors participated in the study in 2013 in 2017, respectively), its main sources, and the coping strategies used by the prosecutors. It also delves into the relations of stress, coping strategies, and prosecutors’ sociodemographic characteristics; the paper presents a comparison of data gathered in 2013 and 2017.

scholarly journals Munkahelyi stressz és megküzdési stratégiák vizsgálata földi és légi mentésben dolgozók körében

2016 ◽  
Vol 157 (45) ◽  
pp. 1802-1808
Author(s):  
Bence Schiszler ◽  
Annamária Karamánné Pakai ◽  
Zoltán Szabó ◽  
László Bence Raposa ◽  
Róbert Pónusz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Rescue Workers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Coping

Introduction: Among Hungary’s health sector workers the presence of a high level of stress is known, which can affect the individual. Aim: The aim of the authors was to uncover major risk factors causing work-related stress, as well as its extent, and positive and negative coping strategies among ground and aerial rescue workers. Method: From June until October 2015, a national survey was conducted among Hungarian rescue workers. An own questionnaire and Rahe Stress and coping validated short questionnaire online form were used. A total of 141 persons took part in the survey. Results: As compared to air-ambulance workers, ground rescue workers were exposed to higher work-related stress effects (p<0.01), resulting in a much larger variety of physical and psychological symptoms (p<0.05). Based on Global Stress and Coping Index effective coping mechanisms were observed among air rescue workers (p<0.01). Conclusions: It is important to perform regular professional theoretical and practical training. Human resource management should pay attention on occupational stress reduction. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(45), 1802–1808.

Work-related stress: coping strategies of frontline hotel employees in Ghana

Anatolia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sampson Wireko-Gyebi ◽  
George Kwame Adu-Frimpong ◽  
Rejoice Selorm Ametepeh
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Hotel Employees ◽  
Stress Coping Strategies ◽  
Related Stress

scholarly journals Work-Related Stress and Coping Profiles among Workers in Outer Garment Sector

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozlem Koseoglu ORNEK
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Emotional Expression ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Garment Workers ◽  
Meaningful Relationship ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Coping

Background: Garment sector has crucial working field in world. Work-related stress is common and alarming public health problem at workplace. It causes variety health and behavioural problems Aim: The objective of this study is to define level of job level, work-related stress’ symptoms, social support and coping mechanisms of garment workers and to determine any related factors. Method: This study is descriptive and cross-sectional. The study population comprised garment workers in the 16-65 age range. The data was collected by Assessment Form, The Brief Stress Coping Profile and Brief Job Stress Questionnaire. Result: The study consisted of 719 workers. A clear majority of employees (54%) (388) were in the 25-44 age group and 12.5% (90) were in the 16-18 age group. The level of work-related stress was statistically higher among the workers who had chronic disease, low economic, education status and poor quality of sleep. Psychological and physical physiological reactions to stress were found higher among women workers and those with chronic disease. It also was seen that job stress scores had a meaningful relationship with “emotional expression involving others” (r =.20) and “Avoidance and suppression” coping profile (r =.16; p <.01).Psychological symptom scores were found to have a low level of meaningful relationship with “Seeking help for solution” (r =-.08), “changing point of view” (r=.13) and “emotional expression involving others” coping profiles (r=.21). Conclusion: Work-related stress causes many health and behavioral problems. Work related reasons and coping profiles have powerful effects on stress

scholarly journals Work-related Stress and Coping Profiles among Workers in Outer Garment Sector; A Cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozlem Koseoglu Ornek ◽  
Erdem Sevim
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Emotional Expression ◽  
Economic Education ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Garment Workers ◽  
Meaningful Relationship ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Coping

Garment sector has crucial working field in Turkey.It has also very high risky occupational health conditions and safety.The objective of this study is to define level of job level, work-related stress’ symptoms, social support and coping mechanisms of garment workers and to determine any related factors.This study is descriptive and cross-sectional. The study population comprised garment workers in the 16-65 age range. The data was collected by Assessment Form, The Brief Stress Coping Profile and Brief Job Stress Questionnaire. The level of work-related stress was statistically higher among the workers who had chronic disease, low economic, education status and poor quality of sleep. Psychological and physical physiological reactions to stress were found higher among women workers and those with chronic disease.It also was seen that job stress scores had a meaningful relationship with “emotional expression involving others” (r =.20) and “Avoidance and suppression” coping profile (r =.16; p &lt;.01).Psychological symptom scores were found to have a low level of meaningful relationship with “Seeking help for solution” (r =-.08), “changing point of view” (r=.13) and “emotional expression involving others” coping profiles (r=.21). Work-related stress causes many health and behavioral problems. Work related reasons and coping profiles have powerful effects on stress.

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