scholarly journals Effect of COVID 19 on Perceived Stress, Coping Skills, Self-Control and Self-Management Skills

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onur Altuntaş ◽  
Yasin Tekeci
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Coping With Stress ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Moderate Stress

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 is a major health crisis affecting th whole world. Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 on perceived stress, ways of coping with stress, self-control and self-management skills.Methods: This study was conducted on 882 participants. The Perceived Stress Scale, Stress Coping Style Scale, Self-Control & Self-Management Scale were used to assess participants’ perceived stress, coping stress strategies self-control skills.Results: The total score of the perceived stress of 882 participants were found to be 28.35 ± 8.23. It is seen that 60.3% of the participants have moderate level stress. Seeking of social support is the most preferred coping strategy.Conclusions: In our study, it has seen that people have moderate stress levels during the pandemic process. It is predicted that strategies such as social support and improve self-control skills play an important role to keep people's stress balance or reducing along that period.

scholarly journals The Mediating Role of Stress on the Effect of Self-Control and Self-Management on Level of Hope in Coaches

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 279
Author(s):  
Serdar Sucan
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Research Population

The aim of this study was to the role of stress on the effect of self-control and self-management on hope level in coaches. The research population consisted of 196 (80 females, 116 males) physical education teachers working in schools in Kayseri. Participants were administered the Self-Control and Self-Management Scale (SCMS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and Adult Hope Scale (AHS). As a result of the correlation analysis, there was a positive and significant relationship between the self-control and self-management skills and level of hope scores of the coaches (p<0.01). In addition, there was a high and negative correlation between self-control and self-management skills and perceived stress scores of coaches (p<0.01). As a result of the regression analysis, the level of hope of the coaches on self-control and self-evaluation; on the level of self-control and self-assessment of coaches; The perceived stress of the coaches was a significant predictor of the level of hope (p<0.01). In conclusion, this study showed that perceived stress directly affects self-control and self-management.

Developmental trajectories of self-management skills and adolescent substance use / Desarrollo de habilidades de autocuidado y uso de sustancias en adolescentes

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth W. Griffin ◽  
Lawrence M. Scheier ◽  
Gilbert J. Botvin
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Effective Deterrent ◽  
Uso De Sustancias ◽  
Over Time

AbstractThis study examined whether transitions in self-management skills were associated with change in gateway substance use (alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana) from early to mid-adolescence, using a latent growth framework for data analysis. The sample consisted of predominantly white, suburban, and middle-class students (N=2,277) attending 22 middle schools who were followed-up annually from the 7th through 10th grades. Findings indicated that substance use increased in a steady fashion, whereas change in self-management skills (represented by a latent construct withindicators of decision-making, problem solving, self-reinforcement, and self control skills) was relatively flat with a gradual decline over time.A conditioned growth model indicated that early levels of substanceuse increased the decline in self-management skills over time. Earlyself-management skills, on the other hand, were protective and slowed growth in substance use. Relations between the two slope growth factors indicated that increases in substance use over time were associated with parallel decreases in self-management skills. Receiving higher grades in school was protective and downwardly influenced growth in substance use, whereas being male was associated with a greater decline in self-management skills. These findings support the utility of prevention programs emphasizing self-management skills training as an effective deterrent to early-stage substance use.

Design Considerations for Internet-Delivered Self-Management Programs for Adults With Hearing Impairment

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3S) ◽  
pp. 272-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill E. Preminger ◽  
Ann M. Rothpletz
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Future Internet ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Successful Group ◽  
Participation Restrictions

PurposeHearing impairment (HI) is a chronic condition; thus, even with treatment, residual participation restrictions and activity limitations typically remain. Individuals must learn to self-manage their HI. The purpose of this research note is to review components of successful Internet-based self-management programs and to evaluate group auditory rehabilitation (AR) programs with varying content, in order to make recommendations for the design of future Internet-based self-management programs.MethodEffect sizes for changes in HI-specific quality of life following group AR activities from 4 published studies were calculated to determine if effect size varied systematically as a function of group activities. These findings are described using a self-management framework.ResultsSuccessful group AR activities include (a) psychosocial activities to promote role management, emotional management, and social support; (b) informational lectures and group discussion to promote education; (c) communication strategy exercises to promote self-efficacy and self-management skills; and (d) the inclusion of a frequent communication partner to promote social support and self-tailoring.ConclusionsIt is recommended that future Internet-based self-management programs focus on the mechanisms of social support and education to promote learning and self-management skills. Future research will determine if these AR activities may be implemented effectively via the Internet.

scholarly journals 1347Mental health status of health care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak: An International Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiana Nicolaou ◽  
Joanna Menikou ◽  
Andrew Gloster ◽  
Maria Karekla ◽  
Angelos Kassianos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Care Workers

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic is a massive health crisis affecting our planet, with over 166,346,635 confirmed cases and 3,449,117 deaths globally till 24 May 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic is a massive health crisis which has brought enormous physical and psychological pressure. Mental health care for health care workers (HCWs), should receive serious consideration. The aim of this study was to determine mental health outcomes of HCWs and to examine known predictors of outcomes during the first pandemic wave. Methods 1,556 HCWs who participated in the COVID-19 IMPACT project, an international online survey examining the behavioral and psychological impacts of COVID-19 among 9,565 people from 78 countries/regions and 18 languages. Outcomes assessed were stress, depression symptoms and sleep changes. Predictors examined included sociodemographic factors, and perceived social support. Results Results demonstrated that, half of the HCWs had moderate levels of perceived stress and depression symptoms. Predictors associated with higher HCWs’ stress and depression symptoms included female gender, not having children, living with parents, lower educational background and having lower social support. Half of the HCWs (n = 800, 51.4%) continued to sleep about the same and one in four slept more or slept less. Positive predictors of sleep changes were being older, widower, not working, living with parents, and having children. Surprisingly, HCWs had less perceived stress and depression and higher levels of perceived social support than the general population. Conclusions The need for establishing ways to mitigate mental health risks and adjust psychological intervention and support of HCWs, seems to be significant as the pandemic continues. Keywords: health care workers, COVID – 19, pandemic, mental health, psychological problems

scholarly journals PATOBULINTO KETURIŲ FAKTORIŲ STRESO ĮVEIKOS KLAUSIMYNO PSICHOMETRINIAI RODIKLIAI

Psichologija ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 96-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gintautas Valickas ◽  
Paulina Želvienė ◽  
Žygimantas Grakauskas
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Coping With Stress ◽  
Pearson’S Correlation ◽  
The Third ◽  
Pearson's Correlation

Siekiant įvertinti keturių faktorių streso įveikos klausimyno psichometrinius rodiklius, buvo atlikti trys tyrimai, kuriuose iš viso dalyvavo 831 tiriamasis. Klausimynas buvo tobulinamas atsižvelgiant į anksčiau gautus patikimumo ir validumo rezultatus (Grakauskas ir Valickas, 2006). Jo patikimumas buvo tikrinamas taikant vidinio suderinamumo metodą, pakartotinį matavimą ir apskaičiuojant teiginių homogeniškumo rodiklius, o konstrukto validumas – taikant tiriančiąją ir patvirtinančiąją faktorinę analizę, taip pat dviejų klausimynų skalių įverčių koreliacinę analizę. Gauti šie skalių vidinio suderinamumo (Cronbacho alpha) rodikliai: socialinė parama (α = 0,864), problemų sprendimas (α = 0,760), emocinė iškrova(α = 0,692), vengimas (α = 0,661). Nustatytos tokios pirmos ir pakartotinės apklausos skalių įverčių vidurkių tarpusavio koreliacijos (taikytas Pearsono koreliacijos koeficientas): socialinės paramos – 0,802, problemų sprendimo – 0,791, emocinės iškrovos – 0,68, vengimo – 0,63. Išskirti keturi faktoriai yra stabilūs, paaiškina 48,504 proc. duomenų dispersijos, o visų faktoriams priskirtų teiginių apkrovos viršija 0,4 ribą (svyruoja nuo 0,415 iki 0,832). Patvirtinančiosios faktorinės analizės rezultatai rodo patenkinamą pasirinkto keturių faktorių modelio tinkamumą: χ² = 287,58, df =74; RMSEA = 0,077; GFI = 0,93; CFI = 0,87; NFI = 0,84. Keturių faktorių streso įveikos klausimyno ir įveikos strategijų klausimyno (COPE) skalės, kurių prasmė panaši, statistiškai reikšmingai koreliuoja tarpusavyje (Pearsono koreliacijos koeficientai svyruoja nuo 0,360 iki 0,809).Pagrindiniai žodžiai: streso įveika, keturių faktorių streso įveikos klausimyno patikimumas ir validumas.Psychometric characteristics of the improved four-factor coping with stress questionnaire Gintautas Valickas, Paulina Želvienė, Žygimantas Grakauskas SummaryThe article presents the process of improving the Lithuanian coping with stress questionnaire (Grakauskas ir Valickas, 2006). To assess the reliability and construct validity of the four-factor questionnaire, three studies with the participation of 831 respondents were conducted. The respondents were students of Vilnius University (average age 21.04 years) and of Vilnius gymnasiums (average age 16.42 years). In the first study, the questionnaire was submitted to 417, in the second study to 103 and in the third study to 311 respondents. In the first and second studies, statements of the questionnaire were improved, and the four-factor structure of the questionnaire was assessed. In the third study we assessed some psychometrical characteristics of the questionnaire. The following indexes of scales’ internal reliability (Cronbach’s alpha) were found: social support (α = 0.864), problem solving (α = 0.760), emotional venting (α = 0.692), avoidance (α = 0.661). The test–retest score reliability (Pearson’s correlation coefficients) varied from 0.630 (avoidance scale) to 0.802 (social support scale) (test–retest time interval was two weeks). It has been established that four factors of the questionnaire explained 48.504 per cent of data dispersion. The exploratory factor analysis also indicated a satisfactory suitability of scale items (factor loadings varied from 0.415 to 0.832). Confirmatory factor analysis data indicate a satisfactory suitability of the model of four factors (χ² = 287.58, df =74; RMSEA = 0.077; GFI = 0.93; CFI = 0.87; NFI = 0.84). A correlation between the four-factor coping with stress questionnaire and the COPE questionnaire was also assessed. The Pearson’s correlation indexes between similar scales of the two questionnaires varied from 0,360 to 0,809.Differences were also found between age and gender. University students used the problem solving and social support stress coping strategy more often than gymnasium students, while women used the social support, avoidance and emotional venting stress coping strategy more often than men.Key words: coping with stress, reliability and validity of the four-factor coping with stress questionnaire.

scholarly journals Path analysis of relationship among personality, perceived stress, coping, social support, and psychological outcomes

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Roohafza ◽  
Awat Feizi ◽  
Hamid Afshar ◽  
Mina Mazaheri ◽  
Omid Behnamfar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Stress Coping

scholarly journals Adverse and Benevolent Childhood Experiences Predict Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenalee Doom ◽  
Kathryn Fox
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Current Stress ◽  
Adult Mental Health

Background. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with poorer adult mental health, and benevolent childhood experiences (BCEs) are associated with better adult mental health. Objective. To test whether ACEs and BCEs predict adult mental health beyond current stress and social support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants and Setting. We analyzed data from undergraduate and graduate students (N = 502) at an urban private university in the western United States. Methods. An online survey was conducted to assess ACEs and BCEs, current stress and social support, depressive and anxiety symptoms, perceived stress, and loneliness in May 2020. Results. Higher levels of ACEs were associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms, β = 0.45, p = .002. Higher levels of BCEs were associated with lower depressive symptoms, β = -0.39, p = .03, lower perceived stress, β = -0.26, p = .002, and less loneliness, β = -0.12, p = .04. These associations held while controlling for current stress, social support, and socioeconomic status. Conclusions. Childhood experiences are associated with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. BCEs should be considered an important promotive factor, independent of ACEs, for psychological well-being during a global public health crisis. BCEs should be included along with ACEs in future research and screening with distressed and vulnerable populations.

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