scholarly journals Coping styles in myalgic university students: A case control study.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xabier Soto-Goñi ◽  
Ana Cristina Viñals ◽  
Fabian Pérez-González ◽  
Luis Sánchez-Labrador ◽  
Adelaida Domínguez-Gordillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorder ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Neo Five Factor Inventory

Abstract Background: Patients suffering pain related temporomandibular disorders (TMD) exhibit greater levels of psychological distress, environmental stress, somatic symptoms, anxiety, depression, somatic awareness, pain catastrophizing, and pain coping strategies compared to pain-free controls. However, little is known about psychological factors involved in the different TMD types fulfilling DC/TMD criteria. Furthermore, regardless of the severity, the role of general coping strategies and styles in TMD is not yet well understood. The main goal of this study was to investigate anxiety, personality traits, and coping behavior in a group of dentistry students suffering from temporomandibular disorder with myalgia. Methods: A cohort of 102 university students was initially recruited for this study. Following clinical evaluation, a myalgia group (24 participants) and a control group (25 participants) were formed. Participants were later assessed in anxiety, stress coping strategies, and personality measures by using the State-trait anxiety inventory (STAI), coping response inventory (CRI), and Neo Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) questionnaires respectively. Results: The myalgia group presented greater levels of trait anxiety and neuroticism in comparison to the control group. In addition, participants with myalgia showed higher levels of avoidance coping. Conclusions: Avoidance coping strategies are generally considered maladaptive, as they seem to increase perceived stress, a robust predictor of TMD. Interventions to reduce stress levels and prevent maladaptive coping styles, might improve temporomandibular health and prevent the myalgia and its chronification.

scholarly journals Stress-related coping styles in myalgic university students: A case control study.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xabier Soto-Goñi ◽  
Ana Cristina Viñals ◽  
Fabian Pérez-González ◽  
Luis Sánchez-Labrador ◽  
Adelaida Domínguez-Gordillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorder ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Stress Coping Strategies ◽  
Neo Five Factor Inventory

Abstract Background: Patients suffering pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMD) exhibit greater levels of psychological distress, environmental stress, somatic symptoms, anxiety, depression, somatic awareness, pain catastrophizing, and impaired pain coping strategies compared to pain-free controls. However, little is known about psychological factors involved in the different TMD types fulfilling DC/TMD criteria. Furthermore, regardless of severity, the role of general coping strategies and styles in TMD is not yet well understood. The main goal of this study was to investigate stress-related coping styles, anxiety and personality traits in a group of dentistry students suffering from temporomandibular disorder with myalgia. Methods: A cohort of 102 university students was initially recruited for this study. Following clinical evaluation, a myalgia group (24 participants) and a control group (25 participants) were formed. Participants were later assessed in anxiety, stress coping strategies, and personality measures by using the State-trait anxiety inventory (STAI), coping response inventory (CRI), and Neo Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) questionnaires respectively.Results: The myalgia group presented greater levels of trait anxiety and neuroticism in comparison to the control group. Participants with myalgia also showed higher levels of avoidance coping which was the only reliable predictor of TMD. Conclusions: Avoidance coping strategies are generally considered maladaptive, as they seem to increase perceived stress, a robust predictor of TMD. Interventions aimed at reducing stress and anxiety levels, increase emotional stability, and preventing maladaptive coping styles, might improve temporomandibular health and prevent the myalgia and its chronification.

scholarly journals Stress-related coping styles in myalgic university students: A case control study.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xabier Soto-Goñi ◽  
Ana Cristina Viñals ◽  
Fabian Pérez-González ◽  
Luis Sánchez-Labrador ◽  
Adelaida Domínguez-Gordillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorder ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Stress Coping Strategies ◽  
Neo Five Factor Inventory

Abstract Background: Patients suffering pain related temporomandibular disorders (TMD) exhibit greater levels of psychological distress, environmental stress, somatic symptoms, anxiety, depression, somatic awareness, pain catastrophizing, and impaired pain coping strategies compared to pain-free controls. However, little is known about psychological factors involved in the different TMD types fulfilling DC/TMD criteria. Furthermore, regardless of severity, the role of general coping strategies and styles in TMD is not yet well understood. The main goal of this study was to investigate stress-related coping styles, anxiety and personality traits in a group of dentistry students suffering from temporomandibular disorder with myalgia. Methods: A cohort of 102 university students was initially recruited for this study. Following clinical evaluation, a myalgia group (24 participants) and a control group (25 participants) were formed. Participants were later assessed in anxiety, stress coping strategies, and personality measures by using the State-trait anxiety inventory (STAI), coping response inventory (CRI), and Neo Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) questionnaires respectively. Results: The myalgia group presented greater levels of trait anxiety and neuroticism in comparison to the control group. In addition, participants with myalgia showed higher levels of avoidance coping. Conclusions: Avoidance coping strategies are generally considered maladaptive, as they seem to increase perceived stress, a robust predictor of TMD. Interventions aimed at reducing stress levels and preventing maladaptive coping styles, might improve temporomandibular health and prevent the myalgia and its chronification.

scholarly journals The role of coping styles in temporomandibular disorder patients with myalgia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xabier Soto-Goñi ◽  
Ana Cristina Viñals ◽  
Fabian Pérez-González ◽  
Luis Sánchez-Labrador ◽  
Adelaida Domínguez-Gordillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorder ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Somatic Awareness ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Stress Coping Strategies

Abstract Background Patients suffering pain related temporomandibular disorders (TMD) exhibit greater levels of psychological distress, environmental stress, somatic symptoms, anxiety, depression, somatic awareness, pain catastrophizing, and pain coping strategies compared to pain-free controls. However, little is known about psychological factors involved in the different TMD types fulfilling DC/TMD criteria. Furthermore, regardless of the severity, the role of general coping strategies and styles in TMD is not yet well understood. The main goal of this study was to investigate anxiety, personality traits, and coping behavior in a group of dentistry students suffering from temporomandibular disorder with myalgia. Methods A total of 102 participants were recruited for this study. Following clinical evaluation, a mylagic TMD group (24 participants) and a control group (25 participants) were formed. Participants were later assessed in anxiety, stress coping strategies, and personality measures. Results The myalgic TMD group presented greater levels of trait anxiety and neuroticism in comparison to the control group. In addition, participants with myalgia showed higher levels of avoidance coping. Conclusions Avoidance coping strategies are generally considered maladaptive, as they seem to increase perceived stress, a robust predictor of TMD. Interventions to reduce stress levels and prevent maladaptive coping styles, tailored to the needs of myalgic TMD patients, might improve temporomandibular health and prevent the myalgic TMD and its chronification.

scholarly journals Relationship between Caretakers Variable on Occupation and Coping Strategies of Caretakers Attending to Patients with Cancer Problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sandhya Rani ◽  
Dr. P. Sree Devi
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Approach And Avoidance ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Approach Coping ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

The present study makes an attempt to understand the Relationship between Caretaker Variable on Occupation and Coping Strategies of Caretakers Attending to Patients with Cancer Problems. Caretakers who were ready and willing to extend their cooperation for in-depth interview were selected as population for the study. Thus a total number of 80 caretakers were selected purposively for conducting the present study. The results revealed that caretakers used both approach and avoidance coping styles. Higher the occupational status of the care taker, better were the coping strategies i.e. they were using more approach coping strategies.

scholarly journals The Features of Coping with a Specific Challenging Situation (COVID-19 pandemic)

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-91
Author(s):  
I. O. Kuvaeva ◽  
◽  
A. M. Strelnikova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Coping Style ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Social Avoidance ◽  
Ways Of Coping ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Ways Of Coping Questionnaire ◽  
Challenging Situation

The empirical results of the research devoted to the problem of coping behavior with stressful and the pandemic situations among youth (n=100) are discussed. The instruments are the following: Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (Endler N.S., Parker J.D.A.) and Ways of Coping Questionnaire (Lazarus R., Folkman S.). The problem-oriented coping style is predominant among participants aged 17-31. Significant differences in coping strategies related to pandemic between the respondents who have been exposed to COVID-19 and respondents who were not infected with COVID-19 were not found (p>0.50). Respondents who have been exposed to COVID-19 demonstrated social avoidance style in stressful situations (p=0.021). The structure of coping behavior in group of participants who have been exposed to a new coronovirus infection included a greater number of correlations between stable coping styles and strategies for overcoming the pandemic situation. The female respondents demonstrated higher rate of avoidance behaviour and tend to seek social support more often than male respondents.

Effectiveness of a School-Based Intervention to Empower Children to Cope With Advertising

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 107-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Rozendaal ◽  
Bernd Figner
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Mixed Effect ◽  
School Based

Abstract. This study tested the effectiveness of a theory-driven, school-based advertising intervention entitled Ad Masters that aimed to stimulate children’s advertising coping behavior in the current media landscape. A cluster randomized controlled trial was completed among 704 children (7–12 years old) in schools. The schools were allocated to either the intervention group ( n = 399) or control group ( n = 305). Both short-term (directly after the intervention) and long-term effects (3 months after the end of the intervention) were measured. Bayesian mixed-effect analyses showed positive short- and long-term effects of the intervention on children’s understanding of advertising’s tactics. Structural equation analysis showed that the intervention-induced changes in children’s understanding of advertising’s tactics were not related to any changes in their use of advertising coping strategies or their advertising susceptibility. No other intervention effects were found. However, structural equation analyses showed that, regardless of the intervention, motivation and ability to use advertising coping strategies are both associated with children’s actual coping behavior. These findings indicate that motivation and ability to effectively use advertising coping strategies are important empowering factors that should be taken into account in future research on children’s advertising coping behavior and in advertising intervention development.

scholarly journals Relationship between Caretakers Variable on Education and Coping Strategies of Caretakers Attending to Patients with Cancer Problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sandhya Rani ◽  
Dr. Nasreenbanu
Keyword(s):  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Approach And Avoidance ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Sick Patient ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

The present study makes an attempt to understand the Relationship between Caretaker Variable on Education and Coping Strategies of Caretakers Attending to Patients with Cancer Problems.  Caretakers who were ready and willing to extend their cooperation for in-depth interview were selected as population for the study. Thus a total number of 80 caretakers were selected purposively for conducting the present study. The results revealed that caretakers used both approach and avoidance coping styles. Better the education, caretakers were used it for medical treatment and for providing medicines etc. for the sick patient.

scholarly journals Weight-Related Teasing, Coping Strategies and Self-Esteem in Obese University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Iram Shehzadi ◽  
Madeha Naz
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Sedentary Life ◽  
Sedentary Life Style ◽  
The Relationship

The current study aimed to examine the relationship between weight-based teasing, coping strategies and self-esteem among obese university students. A total of 60 obese university students (Males=30, Females=30) of the age group 17 to 26 years (M= 21.52, SD= 2.24) were chosen from different universities of Lahore. The measures used in the current study were Body Mass Index (Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2013), Perception of Teasing Scale (Thompson, Cattarin, Fowler & Fisher, 1995), Coping Orientation to Problem Experienced Questionnaire (Carver, Scheier & Weintraub, 1989) and Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965). The findings revealed no significant gender differences in the use of problem focused and emotion focused coping styles. The results also revealed that 70% of the overweight/obese students were living a sedentary life style while 30% of the participants were engaged in taking a properly balanced diet along with exercise. 60% of the students were overweight due to the excessive eating, no physical activity or excessive sleeping. The results also showed that there was a significant positive relationship between perception of teasing and self-esteem and perception of teasing was a strong predictor of self-esteem among obese university students.

scholarly journals Psychosomatic aspects of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S7-S8
Author(s):  
Olga Belugina
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Emotional Awareness ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Adaptive Coping ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Contribution

AimsThe aim of this study is to assess the level of alexithymia, coping strategies and stress contribution to illness in patients with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis in order to increase effectiveness of dermatological treatment.Method59 patients with atopic dermatitis, 67 with psoriasis and 65 healthy control group individuals were included in the cross-sectional study. Predominant complains of the patients: itching, widespread rashes and rashes on the open areas of the skin. In 85% patients with skin pathology onset of the disease and relapses were associated with stress, in 15% other factors.“The 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale” was used to assess alexithymia. “The Ways of Coping Checklist, Lazarus” was used to assess coping-strategies. “The Holmes and Rage Stress Inventory” was used to assess stress contribution to illness. Significance level: p < 0,05.ResultThe levels of alexithymia (p = 0.002), difficulty identifying feelings subscale (p = 0.02) and externally-oriented thinking subscale (p = 0.002) in patients with skin pathology (especially in those with psoriasis) were higher than in the control group.Patients with skin pathology turned out to be more susceptible to stress factors (p = 0.025) and less often use coping strategy “seeking social support” (p = 0.037).Patients with skin pathology with high levels of alexithymia and difficulty identifying feelings subscale more likely to use maladaptive “escape-avoidance” coping (p = 0.001).Patients with atopic dermatitis who find difficult to describe feelings are more likely to use maladaptive coping “distancing”(p = 0.002).In patients with psoriasis high levels of alexithymia and externally-oriented thinking subscale scores are associated with less common use of the adaptive coping “problem solving”(p = 0.001). Moreover, in patients with psoriasis high levels of difficulty identifying feelings subscale are associated with more common use of maladaptive “escape-avoidance” coping (p = 0.001).ConclusionThe results of the study confirm the need to include psychological assessment and psychotherapy in the treatment plan for patients with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis in order to improve emotional awareness and to develop more adaptive coping-strategies in patients.

Coping With Stalking Among University Students

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katja Björklund ◽  
Helinä Häkkänen-Nyholm ◽  
Lorraine Sheridan ◽  
Karl Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
University Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Interaction Effect ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
And Coping

The present study examined behavioral coping actions and coping strategies in relation to specific contextual factors (e.g., victim–stalker relationship, stalking violence, duration of stalking, and prior victimization) among Finnish university students. Participants completed a stalking survey, also including items concerning coping. Victims of violent stalking threatened the stalker with the use of certain legal actions significantly more compared with victims of nonviolent stalking, but no difference in the actual use of formal help was found. Instead victims of stalking tried to avoid the stalker or turned to friends and family for help. Victim–stalker relationship, stalker violence, and number of stalking episodes had a significant main effect on certain coping strategies (e.g., positive reappraisal, escape–avoidance, and problem-solving), while no interaction effect was found. The findings suggest that knowledge of victim-coping behavior and strategies is crucial for health care and law enforcement professionals when devising appropriate support for victims and developing multidisciplinary approaches.

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