Stress, Emotion, and Coping Strategies as Predictors of Personality Disorder Pathology

The utility of coping strategies, stress, and emotion as predictors of personality disorder pathology was examined by exposing subjects to a set of stressful scenarios. It was predicted that personality disorder (PD) would be associated with less adaptive coping strategies, higher stress, low control, and low perception of coping efficacy. In general, the results indicated strong correlations between PD and the coping strategies of escape-avoidance and accepting responsibility and weak or negative associations with the problem-solving and positive reappraisal strategies. Personality disorder was associated with stress, negative emotions, and low control/efficacy. The coping/emotion profiles are useful in elaborating and discriminating similarities and differences between PDs.

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Personalidad y afrontamiento. ¿Qué rasgos predicen las estrategias adaptativas?

Anales de Psicología ◽

10.6018/analesps.349591 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 39-45

Author(s):

Juan C. Melendez ◽

Encarnación Satorres ◽

Iraida Delhom

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Problem Solving ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Emotional Expression ◽

Regression Models ◽

Openness To Experience ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Positive Reappraisal ◽

Adaptive Traits ◽

And Coping

El manejo y las estrategias utilizadas desempeñan un papel esencial en la adaptación a los cambios, y los rasgos de la personalidad son factores predictivos importantes de estas estrategias. El objetivo de este estudio es estudiar qué rasgos predicen diferentes estrategias de afrontamiento en adultos mayores. Los participantes fueron 226 adultos mayores (60 a 88 años). Los instrumentos utilizados fueron el NEO-FFI para evaluar la personalidad y el Cuestionario de estrategias de afrontamiento (CAE). Se realizaron modelos de regresión lineal múltiple. El neuroticismo predijo positivamente las estrategias orientadas a la emoción: autofocalización negativa, expresión abierta de emociones, evitación y religión. Las estrategias orientadas a los problemas fueron predichas positivamente: apertura a la experiencia (resolución de problemas), la amabilidad (reevaluación positiva) y la responsabilidad (resolución de problemas y reevaluación positiva). Además, la amabilidad y la responsabilidad predijeron de manera negativa las estrategias orientadas a la emoción: expresión emocional abierta y autofocalización negativa. La extraversión no predijo ninguna estrategia de afrontamiento. Estos hallazgos muestran que el neuroticismo es un rasgo desadaptativo durante el envejecimiento, mientras que la apertura a la experiencia, la amabilidad y la conciencia son rasgos adaptativos en los adultos mayores. Coping and strategies used play an essential role in the adaptation to changes, and personality traits are important predictors of these strategies. The aim of this study is to find out what traits predict different coping strategies in older adults. Participants were 226 older adults (60 to 88 years old). Data on personality and coping strategies were obtained through the NEO-FFI and the Coping Strategies Questionnaire. Multiple linear regression models were conducted. Neuroticism positively predicted emotion-oriented strategies: negative self-focused, overt-emotional expression, avoidance, and religious. Problem-oriented strategies were positively predicted by openness to experience (problem-solving focused), agreeableness (positive reappraisal), and conscientiousness (problem-solving focused and positive reappraisal). In addition, agreeableness and conscientiousness negatively predicted emotion-oriented strategies: overt-emotional expression and negative self-focused. Extraversion did not predict any coping strategy. These findings show that neuroticism is a maladaptive trait during aging, whereas openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness are adaptive traits in older adults.

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Association of perceived stress and coping strategies with the renal function in middle-aged and older Japanese men and women

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-04324-2 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Kayoko Koga ◽

Megumi Hara ◽

Chisato Shimanoe ◽

Yuichiro Nishida ◽

Takuma Furukawa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Renal Function ◽

Problem Solving ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Emotional Expression ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Inverse Association ◽

Positive Reappraisal ◽

Japanese Men ◽

And Coping

AbstractElucidating the risk factors for chronic kidney disease is important for preventing end-stage renal disease and reducing mortality. However, little is known about the roles of psychosocial stress and stress coping behaviors in deterioration of the renal function, as measured by the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). This cross-sectional study of middle-aged and older Japanese men (n = 31,703) and women (n = 38,939) investigated whether perceived stress and coping strategies (emotional expression, emotional support seeking, positive reappraisal, problem solving, and disengagement) were related to the eGFR, with mutual interactions. In multiple linear regression analyses adjusted for age, area, lifestyle factors, and psychosocial variables, we found a significant inverse association between perceived stress and the eGFR in men (Ptrend = 0.02), but not women. This male-specific inverse association was slightly attenuated after adjustment for the history of hypertension and diabetes and was more evident in lower levels of emotional expression (Pinteraction = 0.003). Unexpectedly, problem solving in men (Ptrend < 0.001) and positive reappraisal in women (Ptrend = 0.002) also showed an inverse association with the eGFR. Perceived stress may affect the eGFR, partly through the development of hypertension and diabetes. The unexpected findings regarding coping strategies require the clarification of the underlying mechanisms, including the hormonal and immunological aspects.

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Caregiver burden and coping strategies in caregivers of older patients with stroke

BMC Psychology ◽

10.1186/s40359-021-00556-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Azar Kazemi ◽

Jalil Azimian ◽

Maryam Mafi ◽

Kelly-Ann Allen ◽

Seyedeh Ameneh Motalebi

Keyword(s):

Coping Strategies ◽

Caregiver Burden ◽

Older Patients ◽

Coping Skills ◽

Well Being ◽

Positive Reappraisal ◽

Burden Of Care ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Psychological Burden ◽

And Coping

Abstract Background Coping strategies play a key role in modulating the physical and psychological burden on caregivers of stroke patients. The present study aimed to determine the relationship between the severity of burden of care and coping strategies amongst a sample of Iranian caregivers of older stroke patients. It also aimed to examine the differences of coping strategies used by male and female caregivers. Methods A total of 110 caregivers of older patients who previously had a stroke participated in this descriptive and cross-sectional study. The Zarit Burden Interview and Lazarus coping strategies questionnaires were used for data collection. Questionnaires were completed by the caregivers, who were selected using convenience sampling. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson's correlations and independent t-tests. Results The mean age of participants was 32.09 ± 8.70 years. The majority of the caregivers sampled reported mild to moderate (n = 74, 67.3%) burden. The most commonly used coping strategies reported were positive reappraisal and seeking social support. Results of the independent t-test showed that male caregivers used the positive reappraisal strategy (t(110) = 2.76; p = 0.007) and accepting responsibility (t(110) = 2.26; p = 0.026) significantly more than female caregivers. Pearson’s correlations showed a significant positive correlation between caregiver burden and emotional-focused strategies, including escaping (r = 0.245, p = 0.010) and distancing (r = 0.204, p = 0.032). Conclusions Caregivers with higher burden of care used more negative coping strategies, such as escape-avoidance and distancing. In order to encourage caregivers to utilize effective coping skills, appropriate programs should be designed and implemented to support caregivers. Use of effective coping skills to reduce the level of personal burden can improve caregiver physical health and psychological well-being.

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Self-esteem, Social Support and Coping Strategies of left-behind Children in Rural China, and the Intermediary Role of Subjective Support：a cross-sectional survey

10.21203/rs.3.rs-38660/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shu Cui ◽

Fangshuo Cheng ◽

Ling Zhang ◽

Chao Zhang ◽

Qiuyu Yuan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Problem Solving ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Help Seeking ◽

Rural China ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Left Behind ◽

And Coping ◽

Support Score

Abstract Background: Negative coping strategies and behavioral problems are common among Chinese left-behind children, which are relate to a variety of negative consequences. At this stage of development, the relevant factors of coping strategies need to be further studied, in which social support and self-esteem are worthy of our attention. The aim of this study is to detect the current situation of self-esteem, social support, and coping styles of left-behind children (LBC) in rural China. Methods: 322 children from 3 schools in China enrolled in this study, including 236 LBC and 86 non-left-behind children (NLBC) to assess self-esteem, social support and coping strategies. Results: The LBC group had lower self-esteem score and lower total social support (subjective support, objective support and support-seeking behavior) than the NLBC group. In terms of coping strategies, the LBC group was lower than the NLBC group in problem-solving and rationalization. The self-esteem score in LBC was significant positive associated with the subjective support score, objective support score, problem-solving and help-seeking score. In addition, self-esteem has significant mediating effect between subjective support and problem-solving, subjective support and help-seeking, respectively. Conclusions: The finding indicate that Chinese LBC’s self-esteem and social support need to be improved. Given the significant correlativity between self-esteem, subjective support and coping strategy, it is necessary to promote Chinese LBC’s self-esteem and social support, especially subjective support.

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Resilience and coping strategies in relation to mental health outcomes in people with cancer

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0252075 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. e0252075

Author(s):

Patricia Macía ◽

Mercedes Barranco ◽

Susana Gorbeña ◽

Esther Álvarez-Fuentes ◽

Ioseba Iraurgi

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Educational Interventions ◽

Positive Contribution ◽

Adaptive Coping ◽

Cognitive Emotion Regulation ◽

And Coping

Considering the importance of psychological variables on health-related processes, this study investigated the role of resilience and coping strategies in relation to health. The aim of this research was to explore the underlying association between these aspects for the better understanding of the effect of psychosocial variables on mental health in cancer. This information could lead to the design of adapted psychological interventions in cancer. Participants with different diagnosis of cancer were recruited (N = 170). They came from the Spanish Association Against Cancer of Biscay. Resilience was measured with the 10 items Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, coping with the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire and mental health was measured as a global indicator through the SF-12 and the GHQ-12. A structural equation model (SEM) was conducted to test the effects between the constructs. Results showed that resilience and coping were significantly associated. Results reflected an absence of significant correlation between adaptive and disadaptive coping strategies. Resilience was the factor that most correlated with health outcomes (β = –.45, p < .001). However, disadaptive coping strategies did not correlate with resilience or mental health indicators. Findings in this study underscore the positive contribution of high levels of resilience and an adaptive coping on participants´ level of health. Disadaptive coping strategies did not reflect any positive relation with resilience or health indicators. Thus, promoting resilience and adaptive coping could be a significant goal for psychosocial and educational interventions in people with cancer.

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Music-based emotion regulation and healthy and unhealthy music use predict coping strategies in adults with substance use disorder: A cross-sectional study

Psychology of Music ◽

10.1177/0305735619854529 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 030573561985452 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michael J. Silverman

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Emotion Regulation ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Substance Use Disorder ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Adaptive Coping ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

And Coping

While many people use music for emotion regulation, there is a dearth of empirical inquiry investigating if music-based self-regulatory factors correlate with and predict coping in adults with substance use disorder (SUD). The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to explore music-based emotion regulation, healthy and unhealthy music use, and coping strategies in adults with SUD on a detoxification unit via correlational and multiple regression analyses. Participants ( N = 194) completed the Brief Music in Mood Regulation Scale, the Healthy-Unhealthy Music Scale, and the Brief COPE. Correlations and multiple regression analyses were conducted to determine which music-based emotion regulation factors were related to and predicted coping. There were a plethora of significant relationships between music-based factors and coping. Regression results indicated that solace predicted acceptance and entertainment predicted venting. Healthy music use predicted active coping and humor, while unhealthy music use predicted venting, denial, behavioral disengagement, and self-blame. Generally, unhealthy music use predicted maladaptive coping while healthy music use predicted adaptive coping. As music use is common for people with SUD, it seems that music-based emotion regulation training may have the possibility to augment adaptive coping skills with the ultimate goal of increasing the likelihood of recovery.

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Session 6: Maladaptive/Adaptive Coping

10.1093/med:psych/9780195339734.003.0007 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Paul Kennedy

Keyword(s):

Coping Strategies ◽

Adaptive Coping ◽

Maladaptive Coping ◽

Stress Appraisal ◽

And Coping

Chapter 7 discusses session six of the CET program for SCI. This session focuses on maladaptive and adaptive coping, and begins by reviewing what has been learned throughout the course of the sessions so far (stress, appraisal, and coping strategies). Maladaptive coping is then explored and contrasted to adaptive coping.

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Toxic leadership: emotional distress and coping strategy

International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior ◽

10.1108/ijotb-03-2018-0027 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 65-78 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Asha Bhandarker ◽

Snigdha Rai

Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Coping Strategy ◽

Adaptive Coping ◽

Toxic Leadership ◽

Avoidance Coping ◽

Content Type ◽

Loss Of Self ◽

Self Worth ◽

And Coping

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to elucidate the distressing impact of toxic leadership on the mental state of the subordinates and examine the unique coping mechanisms used by them to deal with such leaders. The paper also examined the relationship between psychological distress and coping strategy used by subordinates to deal with the toxic leader. Design/methodology/approach This study presents a validity testing of two scales. The first scale was designed to measure experienced psychological distress emanating from exposure to toxic leaders, and the second scale aims to assess the coping strategies utilized by subordinates to deal with the toxic leaders. Data were collected from 570 employees working in public as well as private organizations in India. Findings The results of this paper supported the theorized two three-dimensional tools to measure: psychological distress (loss of self-worth, withdrawal and agitated) and coping strategies to deal with toxic leaders (assertive coping, avoidance coping and adaptive coping). Reliability estimates and construct validity of both the tools were established. The results also suggest that the loss of self-worth was negatively related with assertive coping, avoidance coping and adaptive coping. However, withdrawal was positively related with assertive coping and avoidance coping. Finally, agitation was positively related with avoidance and adaptive coping. Originality/value To the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the rare studies to examine together the phenomenon of both psychological distress experienced by subordinates and the coping strategies utilized by them to deal with toxic leaders.

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Rural general practice patients’ coping with hazards and harm: an interview study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031343 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. e031343

Author(s):

Martin Bruusgaard Harbitz ◽

Helen Brandstorp ◽

Margrete Gaski

Keyword(s):

General Practice ◽

Problem Solving ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Interview Study ◽

Future Research ◽

Everyday Clinical Practice ◽

Recent Onset ◽

Analysis Process ◽

Safety Barrier ◽

And Coping

ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to identify and analyse rural general practice patients’ experiences of hazards and harm that comprise adverse events, and their strategies for coping with them.DesignInterview study using systematic text condensation and coping strategy theory in an abductive analysis process.SettingNine rural general practice clinics in Norway.ParticipantsTwenty participants, aged 21–79 years, all presenting with recent onset of somatic and/or psychiatric complaints.ResultsParticipating rural general practice patients described their experiences of a variety of hazards and harms. Their three most discussed cognitive and behavioural coping strategies were: (1) to accept the events; (2) to confront them and (3) to engage in planful problem-solving. While the participants demonstrated a tendency toward accepting hazards and harm that their regular general practitioner created, they were often willing to confront those that locum (ie, substitute) general practitioners created. Participants used planful problem-solving in situations they deemed hazardous, such as breaches of confidentiality or not being taken seriously, as well as during potential/actual emergencies.ConclusionsPatients at rural general practice clinics actively identify and respond to hazards and harm, applying three coping strategies. Thus, patients themselves may serve as an important safety barrier against hazards and harm; their potential contributions to improving patient safety must be appreciated accordingly and reflected in future research as well as in everyday clinical practice.

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