THE EFFECTS OF SITUATION AND LEARNED RESOURCEFULNESS ON COPING RESPONSES

2004 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 441-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serap Akgun
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Learned Resourcefulness ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Efficacy Expectancies ◽  
Better Than

Learned resourcefulness theory suggests that people high in resourcefulness can minimize the negative effect of stress on their performance, therefore, they can do better than less resourceful individuals under stressful conditions (Rosenbaum, 1990). This study was designed to examine whether individuals high and low in resourcefulness, differ in their perceived stress levels, self-efficacy expectancies, and coping strategies. In the study, 255 students were asked to imagine themselves in two different stressful academic situations (controllable and uncontrollable) and to complete measures of perceived stress level, self-efficacy expectancy, and coping ways (Folkman & Lazarus, 1988). Data analyses indicated that highly resourceful students have higher self-efficacy expectancies. They use more problem-focused coping, more positive reappraisal, are more likely to seek social support, and less likely to use escape-avoidance strategies during the stages of an examination situation.

scholarly journals Social Support, Self-efficacy, Self-esteem, and Well-being During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Two-wave Study of Danish Students

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Ozer
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Constructs ◽  
Societal Challenges ◽  
And Coping

Societal lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed everyday life across the globe, including requirements of social distancing which might limit the social support people derive from social interaction. Social support has proven to be a vital resource for well-being and coping during societal challenges. The present study examines how social support is associated with perceived stress and life satisfaction through self-efficacy and self-esteem among Danish students (N = 204). These psychological constructs were examined both during and after lockdown, assessing the possible aversive psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results did not yield any significant changes in either the mean scores of the constructs or the indirect effects model across the two timepoints. Moreover, the results indicate that social support derived from a significant person, family, and friends—but not student peers—is negatively linked with perceived stress and positively associated with life satisfaction through both self-efficacy and self-esteem. Although societal lockdown did not yield significant psychological impact, the results highlight the importance of social support among students, both during and after lockdown.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress, Stigma, Traumatic Stress Levels and Coping Responses amongst Residents in Training across Multiple Specialties during COVID-19 Pandemic—A Longitudinal Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Hui Chew ◽  
Faith Li-Ann Chia ◽  
Wee Khoon Ng ◽  
Wan Cheong Ivan Lee ◽  
Pei Lin Lynnette Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Psychological Responses ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
And Coping

This study aimed to explore changes in psychological responses (perceived stress, traumatic stress, stigma, coping) over time in residents, as well as their predictors. The level of perceived stress, traumatic stress, stigma, and coping responses were assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale, Impact of Event-Revised, Healthcare Workers Stigma Scale, and Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (COPE) Inventory, respectively. We collected responses from 274 residents at baseline and 221 residents at 3 months follow-up (timepoint 2) from the National Healthcare Group (NHG) residency programs in Singapore. All residents reported lower perceived stress and lower perceived stigma compared to baseline. Use of avoidance coping was associated with all three psychological responses (perceived stress, traumatic stress, and stigma) across the two timepoints. Compared to baseline, specific factors associated with perceived stress and traumatic stress at timepoint 2 were living alone, less problem solving, and seeking social support. Residency programs should encourage active coping strategies (e.g., seeking social support, positive thinking, problem solving) among residents, and proactively identify residents who may be at higher risk of psychological sequelae due to circumstances that contribute to isolation.

scholarly journals JOB SEEKERS’ ACCEPTANCE TOWARDS PRODUCING VIDEO RESUMES FOR COMPANY’S RECRUITMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Yoon Kin Tong ◽  
Xue Fa Tong ◽  
Kavitha Balakrishnan ◽  
Shiwen Luo
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Private University ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
And Coping

The purpose of this study is to explore the job seekers’ acceptance towards producing video resumes for the company’s video-based recruitment. The study aims to analyse the moderating effect of self-video resumes by experienced and non-experienced applicants’ in terms of their perceived stress and coping strategies in creating the videos when applying for jobs. The quota sampling method was used to collect data from four faculties in a private university. The conceptual model was developed with constructs consisting of perceived stress, problem-focused coping, self-efficacy, self-presentation and acceptance of video resumes. The model was validated by two-level confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Subsequently, the moderation effects between the two groups of applicants were computed to uncover different group behaviours. The perceived stress and problem-focused coping responses were found to be significantly related to self-presentations for video resumes. A direct positive relationship was also found between the applicants’ self-efficacy and their acceptance of video resumes. The results of the moderation analysis indicate a significant difference in perceived stress between groups but not in the problem-focused coping strategies.

scholarly journals Perceived stress linking psychosocial factors and depressive symptoms in low-income mothers

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Wei Chang ◽  
Roger Brown ◽  
Duane T. Wegener
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Emotional Coping ◽  
And Coping

Abstract Background Little is known about associations between perceived stress, psychosocial factors (social support, emotional coping, coping self-efficacy, and autonomous motivation), and depressive symptoms in low-income overweight or obese mothers of young children. Using baseline data of a lifestyle intervention study, this secondary analysis investigates whether perceived stress might mediate the associations between the psychosocial factors and depressive symptoms. Methods Convenience sampling was applied. Low-income overweight or obese mothers of young children were recruited from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in Michigan, US. Survey data were collected through phone interviews. Participants (N = 740) responded to valid surveys measuring perceived stress, social support, emotional coping, coping self-efficacy, autonomous motivation, and depressive symptoms. Composite indicator structural equation modeling was performed to test for potential mediation. Results When investigating the potential role of perceived stress as a mediator, the indirect effects of social support (b = − 2.10, p < 0.01), emotion coping (b = − 3.81, p < 0.05), and coping self-efficacy (b = − 7.53, p < 0.01) on depressive symptoms through perceived stress were significant, but the indirect effect of autonomous motivation was not. Conclusion Future intervention studies aiming to alleviate depressive symptoms in low-income overweight or obese mothers of young children might consider including practical strategies to promote social support, emotional coping, and coping self-efficacy to reduce perceived stress, which might potentially decrease depressive symptoms. Trial registration Clinical Trials NCT01839708; registered February 28, 2013.

Family Matters: Cross-Cultural Differences in Familism and Caregiving Outcomes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Falzarano ◽  
Jerad Moxley ◽  
Karl Pillemer ◽  
Sara J Czaja
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Subsequent Increase ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
Positive Caregiving ◽  
Caregiver Network ◽  
And Coping

Abstract Objectives The increasing number of minority older adults, and the subsequent increase in family members providing care to these individuals, highlights the need to understand how cultural values contribute to differential caregiving outcomes. Using the sociocultural stress and coping model as a guiding framework, the current study examined cross-cultural relationships among familism, social support, self-efficacy, and caregiving outcomes, and examines how these relationships vary as a function of caregiver background characteristics. Method Baseline data were collected from 243 participants in the Caring for the Caregiver Network randomized controlled intervention trial. Participants completed measures assessing familism, social support, self-efficacy, positive aspects of caregiving, depression, and burden. Results African American and Hispanic participants exhibited higher levels of familism compared to Whites. Compared to White participants, African Americans’ endorsement of familism predicted more positive caregiving appraisals. African Americans also reported greater levels of social support, which in turn, predicted lower burden and depressive symptoms as compared to Whites. Exploratory analyses demonstrated significant associations between familism and self-efficacy. In the Hispanic subgroup, familism varied as a function of acculturation. Discussion Results indicate that greater levels of familism and social support may exert a protective influence against adverse psychosocial caregiving outcomes. These findings can be used to inform intervention efforts targeting culturally congruent, family-centered approaches.

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