scholarly journals 20 - 30-year-old employee the relationship between the forgiveness motives and the perceived stress indicators

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Aija Dudkina ◽  
Henrijs Jodis
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Target Group ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Stress Study ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Study Support ◽  
Emotional Balance

The purpose of this study is to explore the theory and real-life manifestation of the forgiveness motives among employees with high and low stress levels. The target group of 20- to 30-year olds has been selected for the study because this life-period is considered particularly important in a human's life. It is a time of self-actualisation, starting a family, seeking stability and emotional balance. Few attempts to analyse the psychology of forgiveness in the working environment have so far been attempted in Latvia. The study aims to establish whether there exists a statistically significant correlation between the forgiveness motives and the perceived level of stress. Study builds on "An Empirical Test of Forgiveness Motives „Effects on Employees” Health and Well - Being" (Cox, Bennett, Tripp, Aquino, 2012) which revealed five types of motives for forgiveness: apology, moral, religious, relationship, and lack of alternatives. The studywaslinguisticallyadapted questionnaire (Trainer Forgiveness scale (1991), modified by Susie S. Cox, Rebecca J. Bennett, Thomas M. Tripp, & Karl Aquino, 2012)"Forgiveness Motives"who to determine the forgiveness motives among the target group. To establish the stress levels, a shortened version of the perceived stress questionnaire was used. The findings of the study support those of the research (Cox et al., 2012). There does exist a statistically significant correlation between the moral scale and the perceived stress. People who forgive primarily for moral reasons experience less stress. Equally, people who forgive primarily due to lack of alternatives experience higher levels of stress.

scholarly journals AS DIFERENTES FACES DO AMBIENTE DE TRABALHO EM SAÚDE

2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Reikdal Oliniski ◽  
Maria Ribeiro Lacerda
Keyword(s):  
Health Professional ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
The Political ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Critical View ◽  
Emotional Balance ◽  
Theoretical Reflection

Esta reflexão teórica tem por objetivo apresentar algumas das faces do ambiente de trabalho em saúde enquanto locus operandis do profissional da saúde. Assim, são tecidas considerações acerca da estrutura e organização do trabalho em saúde, das dificuldades enfrentadas pelo profissional de saúde e das oportunidades para este. Enfatizam-se em relação à estrutura e organização do trabalho em saúde as questões políticas e macro-institucionais do trabalho; considera-se nas dificuldades os diferentes fatores que afetam a saúde, o bem-estar e o equilíbrio psico-emocional do profissional de saúde; e são delineados nas oportunidades algumas características que permitem ao trabalhador satisfação, prazer e reconhecimento no trabalho. Deste modo, acredita-se que para ter uma visão mais abrangente e crítica em relação ao trabalho em saúde deve-se considerar o todo complexo que o compõe. Além disso, para que mudanças nas mais variadas nuances sejam efetivas é necessária a participação e contribuição de cada parte constituinte: instituições, profissionais e sociedade.The different faces of the health working environmentAbstractThis theoretical reflection aims to show some faces of the health working environment while locus operandis of the health professional. Therefore, considerations are made about the structure and organization of health work, difficulties faced by the health professional and opportunities for him/her. Regarding the structure and organization of health work are emphasized the political and macro-institutional matters of work; about the difficulties are considered the different factors that affect the health, well-being and psycho and emotional balance of health professional, and about the opportunities are outlined some characteristics that allow satisfaction, pleasure and valuing of the professional in the working environment. This way, we believe that to have a wider and critical view about the health work is necessary to consider the whole that composes it. Moreover, it is necessary the participation and contribution of every component: institutions, professional and society, in order to happen changes on these diverse nuances.

scholarly journals The Effects of a Mindfulness Program on Mental Health in Students at an Undergraduate Program for Teacher Education: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Real-Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lise Juul ◽  
Eva Brorsen ◽  
Katinka Gøtzsche ◽  
Birgitte Lund Nielsen ◽  
Lone Overby Fjorback
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Undergraduate Program

Background: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of a mindfulness program including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on the mental health of student teachers when offered at their educational institution in a real-life context.Methods: A parallel randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted among self-selected student teachers at a Danish undergraduate program for teacher education in the autumns of 2019 and 2020. Participation was not recommended in case of (1) clinical depression or a diagnosis of psychosis or schizophrenia, (2) abuse of alcohol, drugs, and/or medicine. Randomization was performed by a Statistician who was blinded to the identity of the students. Data was collected using self-reported questionnaires. The primary outcome was a change in perceived stress 3 months from baseline. Secondary outcome measures were symptoms of anxiety and depression, well-being, resilience, mindfulness, and thoughts and feelings during rest. The effects were analyzed according to the intention-to-treat principle using mixed-effect linear regression models. Mediating effects of mindfulness skills on the mental health outcomes were explored using structural equation modeling.Results: The study group included 67 student teachers with 34 allocated to the intervention group (median age: 25 years; women: n = 24, 71%); and 33 students (median age: 25 years; women: n = 25, 76%) allocated to a waiting list control group. At baseline, mean Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) scores were 18.88 (SD: 5.75) in the intervention group and 17.91 (SD: 6.36) in the waiting list control group. A total of 56 students completed the questionnaire at a 3-month follow-up (28 in both the intervention- and the control group). Statistically significant effects of the intervention were found on perceived stress, symptoms of anxiety and depression, well-being, and on three of seven resting-state dimensions. No effects were found on resilience or mindfulness. Statistically significant mediated effects via resting-state dimensions were found.Conclusion The findings suggested that offering a mindfulness program at an undergraduate program for teacher education could significantly improve the mental health among self-selected students within 3 months. Results of mediation analysis supported the hypothesis that some of the effects might be explained by reduced distracting thoughts.Clinical Trial Registration: [www.ClinicalTrials.gov], identifier [NCT04558099].

scholarly journals Association of Perceived Stress Levels Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic with Bio-Social Parameters and Prakriti Body Types among the adult’s population of Manipur, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Miranda Yendrembam ◽  
Arundhati Devi Maibam ◽  
Sanjenbam Yaiphaba Meitei ◽  
Henry Konjengbam
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ancient Medicine ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moderate Stress ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Background - Perceived stress experiences differ amongst individuals due to psychological, physical and socio-economic factors and with the outbreak of COVID-19, the impact on mental health has been unavoidable. Another dimension of understanding stress is also put forth by Ayurveda, an ancient medicine system of India. Aim – Aims to find the association of bio-social parameters including prakriti body types with perceived stress levels amidst COVID -19 pandemic. Material and Methods – Data were collected from 390 individuals aged ranging from 18 – 45 years through an online survey. Prakriti were determined by prakriti assessment questionnaire. Stress level was assessed by using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS 10) and relevant statistical analysis were carried out. Results - Significant association (p < 0.05) is found in body mass index (BMI), prakriti body types, sex, and effects of COVID–19 on mental and physical well – being with perceived stress levels. Vata prakriti (19.71%), underweight individuals (12.65%), and females (11.44%) are significantly more prone to develop high stress. Salaried individuals are significantly less likely to be affected by moderate stress. VIF is less than 5 and Tolerance is greater than 0.2. And, Nagelkerke value is found to be 29.3%.  Conclusion – The study concludes that there is a significant association of biosocial parameters including prakriti body types with perceived stress levels amidst COVID–19 pandemic. 

scholarly journals People–plant Relationships in an Office Workplace: Perceived Benefits for the Workplace and Employees

HortScience ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 744-752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Dyrhauge Thomsen ◽  
Hans K.H. Sønderstrup-Andersen ◽  
Renate Müller
Keyword(s):  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Office Work ◽  
Initial Attempt ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Individual

The study presented in this article represents an initial attempt to generate in-depth information about how ornamental plants in real-life office workplaces interact with workplace characteristics, thus influencing working environment and well-being of the employees. Using a qualitative, explorative, and inductive case-study design, the study provides an example of how a cross-disciplinary unit engaged in administrative office work at a Danish institution applied ornamental plants. The results document that ornamental plants are an integrated part of the workplace. The employees used ornamental plants in numerous ways to either actively manipulate different aspects of the surroundings or more passively cope with demands from the surroundings. Furthermore, the use of the ornamental plants was structured by a number of factors: culture and traditions, provisional orders, organizational structures, practices, values and history, company policies, and characteristics of the indoor architectural environment. Ornamental plants were perceived as affecting many aspects of the working environment (e.g., the physical surroundings, the social climate, image of the workplace, etc.), the individual's well-being (e.g., mood, general well-being, emotions, self confidence, etc.), and to some degree the workplace's competitiveness. However, the actual effects were the results of a complex interaction among the way the ornamental plants were applied, characteristics of the present ornamental plants (e.g., size, species and condition), and characteristics of the individual employee (e.g., personal experiences, preferences, and values).

scholarly journals Medical Students’ Stress Levels and Sense of Well Being after Six Weeks of Yoga and Meditation

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lona Prasad ◽  
Aneesha Varrey ◽  
Giovanni Sisti
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Personal Wellbeing ◽  
Reducing Stress

Objective. To determine the effect of six weeks of yoga and meditation on medical students’ levels of perceived stress and sense of wellbeing prior to taking their exams. Methods. We conducted a prospective case-control study of first-through-third-year medical students at our academic institution, measuring levels of perceived stress and sense of wellbeing before and after a six-week yoga and meditation intervention. Questionnaires used for evaluation included the perceived stress scale (PSS) and self-assessment surveys (SAS). The postintervention surveys were completed on the day of the students’ written exams. Results. A total of thirteen women and fourteen men participated. Median age was 28 (24 yrs–32 yrs). 48.1% were Caucasian, 7.4% Black, 11.1% Hispanic, 11.1% Asian, and 22.2% other. Paired t-tests showed a statistically significant reduction in perceived stress (18.44 versus 14.52; p=0.004) after the six-week yoga and meditation program. After the yoga intervention, self-assessment survey results showed a significant improvement in feelings of peace, focus, and endurance. Improvements in happiness, positivity, personal satisfaction, and self-confidence were also seen. An improvement in unsubstantiated parameters such as patience and fatigue was observed. Conclusion. Yoga and meditation may be effective in reducing stress levels and improving aspects of personal wellbeing in medical students.

scholarly journals STRESS AND ANXIETY IN GENERAL POPULATION IN ROMANIA DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
Ioana Silistraru ◽  
Gabriela Cozmanciuc ◽  
Ștefan Roșca ◽  
Diana Bulgaru-Iliescu ◽  
Simona Irina Damian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working At Home ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Stress Score

The mental health challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmingly affect the general population. Stress and health anxiety, the risk of losing a job and working at home, online education for children, and isolation have a devastating cumulative effect. This study aims to achieve the following: i) to identify the epidemiological specifics of the perceived stress levels in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic; ii) to evaluate the correlation between socioeconomic factors and the level of perceived stress and anxiety; iii) to analyze the correlation between the perceived stress scores and the anxiety scores in the general population. We applied Perceived Stress Score (PSS) validated questionnaire and Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) online to a group of respondents (N=1.362), profiling the data based on demographics: age, sex, COVID-19 infection, behavior compliance to sanitary limitations, socioeconomic status, and pre-existing health issues. Results show differentiation of PSS values in female and male respondents; occupation significantly influences the perceived stress score among COVID-19 positive respondents. Educational level and income significantly influence the perceived stress score. Low educational level and low income increase the perceived stress score among negative COVID-19 respondents. Subsequent research is needed to clarify other correlations between the perceived stress levels and general population well-being. While certain life conditions enhance the perception of stress, others could provide protective value to demographic groups. Therefore, we suggest further studies and qualitative approaches to general population stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Architectural Interventions to Mitigate Occupational Stress Among Office Workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-40
Author(s):  
Hirbod Norouzianpour
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Environmental Interventions ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Stress Levels

Stress is one issue that affects the health and well-being of every building occupant. The negative effects of stress are more pronounced in workplaces, where stress can act as a major agent of disease and an impediment to employee productivity and satisfaction. The underlying causes of occupational stress are varied and include job insecurity, extended hours, excessive workload, altercations within the organization, tight deadlines, changes in responsibilities, and lack of autonomy, among others. One of the factors that can contribute to overall occupational stress is the working environment itself—a factor that can be mitigated by design. While occupational stress may arise from a multiplicity of causes, designers have numerous interventions they can employ to decrease it. The literature on occupational health, well-being, satisfaction, and productivity is broad and multifaceted; however, this paper is limited to exploring stress factors that correlate with the built environment and focuses on employees who are experiencing a high rate of stress in office buildings as the target group. To address these issues, supporting literature was explored to identify environmental interventions that could reduce stress or enhance the stress-coping abilities of workers in offices by improving the environmental quality of the built environment. This article explores the following questions: How does space cause people to experience mental stress? In what ways can the built environment itself be a generator of stress? What are the main environmental factors in offices that can mitigate the stress levels of employees or help them to recover more easily from work-related stress? To answer these questions, it is necessary to understand the causes and mechanisms of chronic stress, including work-related stressors, and to identify the factors in the built environment that can be associated with occupational stress. The present paper is based on concurrent analyses of supporting literature in the rather different fields of architecture, public health, psychology, management, and environmental studies. The outcome is an identified set of practical strategies that provide solutions for healthier and more productive workplaces. By concentrating on measures that can reduce employee stress levels, these strategies can be used as a source for evidence-based workplace designs.

Internship as a criterion for South African educators’ registration

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 1333-1347
Author(s):  
Gideon Petrus van Tonder ◽  
Elsa Fourie
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Learner Performance ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Method Approach

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the possible use of internships to support educators with the increase in their administrative, professional workload. Design/methodology/approach This research utilised a mixed method approach. Quantitative and qualitative data was gathered. Pragmatism was the research paradigm. Two structured Likert scale questionnaires were used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with purposefully selected in-service educators from schools. Findings The participants in this study indicated that the increase in their administrative workload impacted negatively on their well-being, they were overwhelmed by the amount of documentation they had to compile, they indicated that assessment was difficult, that they did not have time to constantly adapt to changes, that they had limited opportunities for professional development. Educators said they suffered from anxiety, had high stress levels, were moody, physically and emotionally exhausted and considered to leave the profession. Practical implications The implementation of an internship model could impact positively on educators’ administrative workload. It could lead to a decrease in educators’ administrative workload; lower stress levels and increased learner performance. Student educators will have opportunities to experience how a school operates, get feedback on their teaching skills, learn to discipline learners, attend meetings and serve as part of an educational team. Originality/value In the light of the findings of this research it seems that the implementation of an internship model would provide opportunities to expose student educators to a real-life work experience and opportunities to work together with experienced educators acting as mentors.

A Mindfulness Practice for Communication Sciences and Disorders Undergraduate and Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students: Effects on Stress, Self-Compassion, and Perfectionism

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 893-907 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann R. Beck ◽  
Heidi Verticchio ◽  
Scott Seeman ◽  
Emma Milliken ◽  
Heidi Schaab
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Biological Markers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Biological Stress ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Biological Markers

Purpose The purpose of the present study was to explore the effects of a mindfulness practice on participants' levels of self-compassion, perfectionism, attention, and perceived and biological stress. Method This was a between-groups design. Experimental participants engaged in a short mindfulness practice weekly for one academic semester; control participants did not. All participants completed three self-report scales measuring perceived stress, self-compassion, and perfectionism before and after mindfulness sessions. In addition, electrophysiological measures were taken before and after to determine changes in biological markers of stress and attention. Experimental participants also kept reflective journals that were analyzed qualitatively. Results Compared with control participants, by the end of the semester, experimental participants' perceived stress levels and potentially negative aspects of perfectionism decreased and biological markers of stress and self-compassion improved. Experimental participants' reflective writings indicated they perceived the sessions to be beneficial. Although the results are promising, no significant effect was found for attention. Conclusions Engaging in a 20-min mindfulness practice using simple yoga posture and breath work across an academic semester appears to be effective in reducing students' perceived and biological stress levels and maladaptive aspects of perfectionism and in increasing their self-compassion. These are all factors that can improve students' overall well-being.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Fatigability in Undergraduate Dental Students: A Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 306-317
Author(s):  
Sneha Kannan ◽  
R. Priyadhrashini ◽  
Palati Sinduja
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Visual Fatigue ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Student Coping

Introduction: High levels of stress and fatigue are associated with decreased academic success, well-being, and quality of life. The objective of this research was to quantify levels of perceived stress and fatigue among dental students to identify sources of and student coping mechanisms for perceived stress and fatigue and to identify the relationship between students' perceived stress and fatigue. Materials and Methods: A total of 102 responses were tabulated and analyzed using statistical analysis. This study was conducted to acknowledge the effect of stress and fatigability and the different ways it affects the health of dental students. The obtained data was collected and tabulated in Google sheets, analyzed statistically with descriptive statistics using SPSS software version 23. Results: Respondents have faced a feeling of fatigue in their working environment and some have experienced visual fatigue due to excessive screen time. Conclusion: The survey concludes that respondents have moderate awareness about the prevalence of fatigability in dental students.

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