scholarly journals Perceived Stress, Positive Resources and Their Interactions as Possible Related Factors for Depressive Symptoms

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-68
Author(s):  
Hyu Jung Huh ◽  
Kyung Hee Kim ◽  
Hee-Kyung Lee ◽  
Bo Ram Jeong ◽  
Ji Hyun Hwang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Simple Slope ◽  
Severity Of Depression ◽  
Patterns Of Interaction ◽  
Depressive Group

Objective The present study aimed to explore how the patterns of interaction between stress and positive resources differ according to the severity of depression and which resources play the most important role among the various positive resources.Methods The study included 1,806 people who had visited a health screening center for a mental health check-up to evaluate the levels of perceived stress, positive resources, and depressive symptoms. The participants were divided into a depressive group (n=1,642, mean age 50.60, female 68%) and a non-depressive group (n=164, mean age 48.42, female 66.6%). We conducted hierarchical regression analyses and simple slope analyses to examine the interaction between perceived stress and positive resources.Results The interaction between perceived stress and optimism was significantly associated with depression in non-depressive groups. In depressive groups, the interactions between five types of positive resources (optimism, purpose in life, self-control, social support and care) and perceived stress were all significantly related to depression.Conclusion Interventions that promote optimism can be helpful for preventing inevitable stress from leading to depression. A deficiency in positive resources may be a factor in aggravating depression in stressful situations for people reporting moderate to severe depressive symptoms.

scholarly journals Is There More to Resourcefulness Than Personal and Social Skills?

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 372-387
Author(s):  
Jaclene A. Zauszniewski ◽  
Kayla Herbell ◽  
Christopher Burant
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Spiritual Practices ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Women Caregivers ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Dementia Caregivers ◽  
Third Dimension ◽  
Self Assessed Health

This study examined relationships among personal and social resourcefulness and spiritual practices and their associations with perceived stress, depressive symptoms, and self-assessed health in 138 women caregivers of elders with dementia. Caregivers who rated high on personal and social resourcefulness and spiritual practices (by median splits) had the lowest perceived stress, fewest depressive symptoms, and best self-assessed health, followed in sequence by women rating high on two of the three, high on one of the three, and low on all three. Hierarchical regression analyses that introduced spiritual practices after resourcefulness showed significant increases in the R-square change by 3% and 5% for perceived stress and depressive symptoms, respectively, but no significant change for self-assessed health. Strong associations among personal and social resourcefulness and spiritual practices, and similar relationships with two health outcomes, suggest that spiritual practices may be a third dimension of resourcefulness.

Beyond Fundamental Dimensions of Mood in Predicting Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Ideation in Victims of Interpersonal Violence: Examining the Role of Dispositional Optimism in Chinese Females With and Without Experience of Victimization

2021 ◽  
pp. 107780122110309
Author(s):  
Yifeng Du ◽  
Olivia D. Chang ◽  
Mingqi Li ◽  
Misu Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Prediction Model ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Negative Affectivity ◽  
Dispositional Optimism ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses

The present study tested a prediction model involving affectivity and dispositional optimism as predictors of suicide risk (i.e., depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation) in young adult Chinese females with and without prior interpersonal violence (IPV) victimization (294 nonvictimized and 94 victimized females). Results of hierarchical regression analyses indicated that negative affectivity was a significant predictor of both depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation for Chinese females, regardless of IPV victimization. Beyond affectivity, dispositional optimism was found to further add to the prediction model of depressive symptoms in both groups, but only for suicidal ideation in the IPV victimized group.

Rational or Irrational Decision? Examination on Gamers’ Intention to Purchase Probability-Type Items

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 603-641
Author(s):  
Young-nam Seo ◽  
Younbo Jung ◽  
Jeremy Sng ◽  
Jongmin Park
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Control ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Control Individual ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Mobile Game ◽  
Intention To Purchase ◽  
Tpb Model

Abstract Expanding the theory of planned behavior (TPB) model with non-volitional factors, this study investigated determinants of purchase intention (PI) for probability-type items (PTI) in a popular mobile game. An online survey was conducted with 534 players of Summoners War. The overall results show that the PI of PTI is associated with both rational and impulsive factors. Specifically, the results of hierarchical regression analysis demonstrate that along with two TPB elements (attitude and perceived control), individual factors of self-control and general stress, as well as game-related factors of advancement, competition, purchase frequency and spending amount were all significant predictors of PTI PI. These non-volitional factors account for additional 18% of variance out of 48% total variance (R2 = .48) in PI.

Relational Victimization and Maladjustment Among Hispanic Early Adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-228
Author(s):  
Alejandra Fernandez ◽  
Alexandra Loukas ◽  
Natalie M. Golaszewski ◽  
Milena Batanova ◽  
Keryn E. Pasch
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Conduct Problems ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Hispanic Students ◽  
Early Adolescents ◽  
Parent Support ◽  
Relational Victimization ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses

Relational victimization can have negative implications for early adolescents; yet, few studies have examined relational victimization among Hispanic early adolescents. This study examined (a) the concurrent associations between relational victimization and depressive symptoms and conduct problems and (b) the moderating roles of three sources of social support (parent, teacher, and peer) in the aforementioned associations. Participants were 189 eleven- to 15-year-old ( M = 12.13, SD = .95) Hispanic students. Results from hierarchical regression analyses indicated that relational victimization was positively associated with both outcomes. Furthermore, parent support buffered the relational victimization–depressive symptoms association, but exacerbated the relational victimization–conduct problems association. Similarly, peer support exacerbated the relational victimization–depressive symptoms association and did not moderate the relational victimization–conduct problems association. Finally, teacher support did not moderate either association. Findings highlight the complexities of examining various sources of social support, which may not necessarily mitigate Hispanic students’ experiences of relational victimization.

scholarly journals The Contribution of Emotional Intelligence and Achievement Motivation on Psychological Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Maryam Taiefeh Ghahremani ◽  
Zohreh Ostovar
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Statistical Population

The purpose of this study was contribution of Emotional intelligence and achievement motivation on psychological well-being of students in the Shahr-e-Qods University. The statistical population of this study included all the students of University from 2015 to 2016. A sample of 200 students has been selected through cluster sampling. These students responded to a set of questionnaires included emotional intelligence (EI), achievement motivation, and psychological well-being. Hierarchical regression analyses conducted for each dependent variable showed that emotional intelligence and achievement motivation could be considered as important indicators of psychological well-being (p<0.01).The results indicated that achievement motivation can predict psychological well-being, and among emotional intelligence components, self-control and self-awareness can predict psychological well-being. As the results indicated, growth and promotion of the emotional intelligence can be considered as methods for improving students' psychological well-being. This can be promoted and revolted through a rich Educational Environment, so it is recommended to teach emotional intelligence skills to students with low psychological well-being through training workshops.

scholarly journals Prediction of life stress on athletes’ burnout: the dual role of perceived stress

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e4213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa Chyi ◽  
Frank Jing-Horng Lu ◽  
Erica T.W. Wang ◽  
Ya-Wen Hsu ◽  
Ko-Hsin Chang
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Stress Component ◽  
Dual Role ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
College Student Athletes ◽  
Moderating Role

Although many studies adopted Smith’s (1986) cognitive–affective model of athletic burnout in examining stress–burnout relationship, very few studies examined the mediating/moderating role of perceived stress on the stress–burnout relationship. We sampled 195 college student-athletes and assessed their life stress, perceived stress, and burnout. Correlation analyses found all study variables correlated. Two separate hierarchical regression analyses found that the “distress” component of perceived stress mediated athletes’ two types of life stress–burnout relationship but “counter-stress” component of perceived stress-moderated athletes’ general-life stress–burnout relationship. We concluded that interweaving relationships among athletes’ life stress, perceived stress, and burnout are not straightforward. Future research should consider the nature of athletes life stress, and dual role of perceived stress in examining its’ association with related psychological responses in athletic settings.

scholarly journals Emotional Symptoms and Their Related Factors in Adolescents During the Acute Phase of COVID-19 Outbreak in Southa Italy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
simone pisano ◽  
Gennaro Catone ◽  
Antonella Gritti ◽  
Luisa Almerico ◽  
Anna Pezzella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Environmental Context ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Italian Adolescents

Abstract BackgroundSeveral studies have shown that during COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, emotional symptoms increased in the general population. Less is known in youths. MethodsWe surveyed a sample of Italian adolescents during the strictest quarantine period and assessed the effects of socio-demographic and psychological factors on current emotional symptoms. A convenient sample of 326 adolescents (age range 14-19 years) participated in a web-based survey. We collected data on several socio demographic and psychological information (summarized into three indexes: environmental context, changes in lifestyle, and worries about infection) and psychopathological symptoms (previous psychopathological status, current anxiety and depressive symptoms). ResultsDescriptive analysis showed that adolescents have experienced quarantine under very different conditions; they reported 47.5% and 14.1% of anxiety and depressive symptoms, respectively. Regression analyses indicated that previous psychopathological status and worries about infection are linked to anxiety and that female gender, previous psychopathological status (moderated by change in lifestyle), worse environmental context are linked to depression. ConclusionThis study indicates that, facing the COVID-19 pandemic and its related safety measures, adolescents show relevant emotional symptoms and therefore should be monitored, assessed and supported.

Coping Style as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Deliberate Self-Harm

Crisis ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 272-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison S. Christian ◽  
Kristen M. McCabe
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Deliberate self-harm (DSH) occurs with high frequency among clinical and nonclinical youth populations. Although depression has been consistently linked with the behavior, not all depressed individuals engage in DSH. Aims: The current study examined maladaptive coping strategies (i.e., self-blame, distancing, and self-isolation) as mediators between depression and DSH among undergraduate students. Methods: 202 students from undergraduate psychology courses at a private university in Southern California (77.7% women) completed anonymous self-report measures. Results: A hierarchical regression model found no differences in DSH history across demographic variables. Among coping variables, self-isolation alone was significantly related to DSH. A full meditational model was supported: Depressive symptoms were significantly related to DSH, but adding self-isolation to the model rendered the relationship nonsignificant. Limitations: The cross-sectional study design prevents determination of whether a casual relation exists between self-isolation and DSH, and obscures the direction of that relationship. Conclusions: Results suggest targeting self-isolation as a means of DSH prevention and intervention among nonclinical, youth populations.

In Search of the Prosocial Personality

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anja Wertag ◽  
Denis Bratko
Keyword(s):  
Prosocial Behavior ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Prosocial behavior is intended to benefit others rather than oneself and is positively linked to personality traits such as Agreeableness and Honesty-Humility, and usually negatively to the Dark Triad traits (i.e., Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy). However, a significant proportion of the research in this area is conducted solely on self-report measures of prosocial behavior. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between prosociality and the basic (i.e., HEXACO) and dark personality traits, comparing their contribution in predicting both self-reported prosociality and prosocial behavior. Results of the hierarchical regression analyses showed that the Dark Triad traits explain prosociality and prosocial behavior above and beyond the HEXACO traits, emphasizing the importance of the Dark Triad in the personality space.

Perceived Realism of Television Medical Dramas and Perceptions About Physicians

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyunyi Cho ◽  
Kari Wilson ◽  
Jounghwa Choi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Perceived Realism ◽  
Medical Dramas ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Different Dimensions

This study investigated whether and how dimensions of perceived realism of television medical dramas are linked to perceptions of physicians. The three dimensions of perceived realism were considered: plausibility, typicality, and narrative consistency. Data from a survey of college students were examined with confirmatory factor analyses and hierarchical regression analyses. Across the three dramas (ER, Grey’s Anatomy, and House), narrative consistency predicted positive perceptions about physicians. Perceived plausibility and typicality of the medical dramas showed no significant association with perceptions about physicians. These results illustrate the importance of distinguishing different dimensions of perceived realism and the importance of narrative consistency in influencing social beliefs.

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