scholarly journals The Revised Transactional Model (RTM) of Occupational Stress and Coping: An Improved Process Approach

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 13-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Wah Goh ◽  
Sukanlaya Sawang ◽  
Tian P.S. Oei
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Transactional Model ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Primary Appraisal ◽  
Secondary Appraisal ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Full Time Employment ◽  
Transactional Process

AbstractDespite more than three decades of research, there is a limited understanding of the transactional process of appraisal, stress and coping. This has led to calls for more focused research on the entire process that underlies these variables. To date, there remains a paucity of such research. The present study examined Lazarus and Folkman's (1984) transactional model of stress and coping. One hundred and twenty nine Australian participants with full time employment (i.e., nurses and administration employees) were recruited. There were 49 male (age mean = 34, SD = 10.51) and 80 female (age mean = 36, SD = 10.31) participants. The analysis of three path models indicated that in addition to the original paths, which were found in Lazarus and Folkman's transactional model (primary appraisal→secondary appraisal→stress→coping), there were also direct links between primary appraisal and stress level time one and between stress level time one to stress level time two. This study has provided additional insights into the transactional process that will extend our understanding of how individuals appraise, cope and experience occupational stress.

Stress, Coping, and Social Support in Hypothetically Psychosis-Prone Subjects

1996 ◽  
Vol 78 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1267-1283 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Schuldberg ◽  
Stephanie B. Karwacki ◽  
G. Leonard Burns
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Magical Ideation ◽  
Primary Appraisal ◽  
Coping Processes ◽  
Secondary Appraisal ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Coping Patterns

This paper examined stress processes in hypothetically psychosis-prone individuals. Subjects scoring high on Perceptual Aberration/Magical Ideation (Per-Mag subjects), Anhedonia, and low-scoring control subjects were compared for scores on Hassles and Uplifts, cognitive appraisal, coping strategies, emotions in two stressful situations, and on perceived social support. The groups differed in their experiences of minor life events and Secondary Appraisal but not in Primary Appraisal or emotions. There were notable differences in coping patterns and perceptions of social support. Per-Mag subjects contrasted with controls in using more coping by Escape-avoidance and Accepting responsibility, and reported less social support. Anhedonic subjects differed in their experience of minor life events and coped less through Positive reappraisal and Seeking social support. Per-Mag subjects are mainly distinguished by their coping processes. Anhedonic subjects are also sensitive to the incidence of minor life events. The results indicate that risk factors, stress, and coping interact in the absence of mental disorder.

Binge-Watching as Case of Escapist Entertainment Use

2021 ◽  
pp. 180-203
Author(s):  
Annabell Halfmann ◽  
Leonard Reinecke
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Transactional Model ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Negative Connotation

Although the concept of escapism is widely used in entertainment research, it lacks theoretical and empirical differentiation. Based on the transactional model of stress and coping, we extend previous attempts to conceptualize escapism as a form of emotion-focused avoidance coping. In contrast to the primarily negative connotation of escapism found in prior research, we propose that escapist entertainment use may be a functional coping strategy in some situations and may thus have beneficial effects on the well-being of media users. To develop and illustrate our perspective, we turn to binge-watching as a prominent example of escapist entertainment use. We show exemplarily how escapist binge-watching can contribute to recovery from stress and close our chapter with reflections on how to further develop escapism research.

Work Stress, Coping, and Gender

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Robert J. Kirkby ◽  
Jenifer Skues
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Research Resources

Women constitute an increasingly large segment of the paid workforce. Nevertheless, investigators of work stress have focused predominantly on men and, largely, have ignored possible gender differences. This has led to findings, based on the study of male workers, being incorrectly applied to females. Further, the limited amount of research into work stress and coping that has been published has been vulnerable to criticisms. An analysis of research in this area suggested that gender moderates work stress in three ways: men and women are vulnerable to different stressors relating to work; they utilise different coping strategies to cope with these stressors, and they vary in their perceptions of the resources that they have available to help them to cope. It is important to direct research resources to further investigation of gender differences in these three dimensions. Such research is necessary for the development of effective preventative and treatment programs for occupational stress.

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