“I Can't Afford for You to Flunk”

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Chau-Sa T. Dang ◽  
Susan L. Kline
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
College Students ◽  
Family Satisfaction ◽  
Asian Students ◽  
Academic Problems ◽  
Asian College Students ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Asian Stereotypes ◽  
The Way

While self-endorsing positive stereotypes such as high achievement and perseverance could be beneficial to Asian college students, pressures to fit all expectations of the Asian model minority myth could be psychologically damaging. The way we interact with our family and friends is influential in how we perceive ourselves and our ability to cope with life's stresses. The current chapter examines the way distinct types of endorsement of positive Asian stereotypes are related to the quality of family interaction, social support, and coping among 128 Asian college students. Results indicate that family satisfaction and parental perfectionism are positively related to the endorsement of Asian stereotypes at the group level, while family satisfaction, subjective social support, and highly person-centered messages are positively related to self-endorsed positive Asian stereotypes. Family satisfaction, social support, and highly person-centered messages predicted Asian students' ability to cope with their academic problems and stresses.

The influence of family therapy on psychological stress and social adaptability of depressed patients

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Qinghua Chen ◽  
Wenqing Zhao ◽  
Qun Li ◽  
Harnof Sagi
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
College Students ◽  
Family Therapy ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Social Adaptability ◽  
And Coping

BACKGROUND: with the increase of study and life pressure, the number of depressed college students showed an increasing trend year by year, and the drug treatment alone could not achieve a comprehensive recovery of depression patients, so it was more necessary to pay attention to the spiritual treatment. OBJECTIVE: this research aimed to better understand the relationship between college students’ depression and life events, social support, psychological pressure, and coping style, and the influence of systematic family therapy on depression degree, psychological stress, and social adaptability of college students with depression. METHODS: in this study, 105 college students with depression were selected as the research object, and healthy college students were taken as the control group. Through questionnaire, the differences in life events, social support, psychological stress, and coping styles between the groups were compared. The correlation between the degree of depression and various variables were analyzed, and the impact path of each variable on depression was analyzed using the path analysis model. Depression patients were then divided into a conventional group treating with conventional medications and an observation group treating with systematic family interventions. Differences in Hamilton Depression Scale-17, (HAMD-17), CPSS, and Social Adaptive Functioning Evaluation (SAFE) scores were compared and analyzed between the two groups before treatment (T1), during the treatment (T2), and after treatment(T3). RESULTS: there were significant differences in scores of life events, social support, psychological stress, and coping styles between the healthy control group and the depressed patients (P <  0.05). There was an obvious correlation between different depression degrees and life events, social support, psychological stress, and coping styles (P <  0.05). Life events, social support, and psychological stress had a direct and significant impact on depression (0.250, 0.218, and 0.392; P <  0.05), and they also had an indirect and significant impact on depression through coping styles (P <  0.05). The systematic family treatment model could significantly reduce HAMD-17 and CPSS scores (P <  0.05), and significantly improve SAFE scores (P <  0.05). CONCLUSIONS: adverse life events, lack of social support, excessive psychological stress, and negative coping styles can aggravate college students’ depression. Systematic family therapy can improve the degree of depression, reduce the psychological stress, and enhance the social adaptability of college students with depression.

scholarly journals LOCKDOWN FATIGUE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: PREDICTIVE ROLE OF PERSONAL RESILIENCE, COPING BEHAVIOURS, AND HEALTH

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leodoro J. Labrague ◽  
Cherry Ann Ballad
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
College Students ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Personal Resilience ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Coping Behaviours

AbstractBackgroundThe lockdown measures imposed by many countries since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic have been useful in slowing the transmission of the disease; however, there is growing concern regarding their adverse consequences on overall health and well-being, particularly among young people. To date, most studies have focused on the mental health consequences of the lockdown measures, while studies assessing how this disease control measure influences the occurrence of fatigue are largely absent.AimThe aims of this study are two-fold: (a) to examine the levels of lockdown fatigue, and (2) to determine the role of coping behaviours, personal resilience, psychological well-being and perceived health in fatigue associated to the lockdown measure.MethodsThis is an online cross-sectional study involving 243 college students in the Central Philippines during the sixth month of the lockdown measure implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Five standardised scales were used to collect the data.ResultsOverall, college students reported moderate levels of lockdown fatigue, with a mean score of 31.54 (out of 50). Physical exhaustion or tiredness, headaches and body pain, decreased motivation and increased worry were the most pronounced manifestations of fatigue reported. Gender and college year were identified as important predictors of fatigue. Increased personal resilience and coping skills were associated with lower levels of lockdown fatigue.ConclusionCollege students experience moderate levels of fatigue during the mandatory lockdown or home confinement period. Resilient students and those who perceive higher social support experience lower levels of fatigue during the lockdown period compared to students with low resilience and social support. Lockdown fatigue may be addressed by formulating and implementing interventions to enhance personal resilience and social support among college students.

scholarly journals Cost of Cancer and Coping up Mechanism among Indian Status

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
A Sangamithra ◽  
S Vishnu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Economic Support ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping

This study exclusively focuses on accessing the level of perceived economic support and quality of life of cancer patients’ cost of cancer with coping up and drawing suggestions to achieve a high level of quality of life and addressing the issues of the day-to-day life problems. This study may help to understand the prevailing status of the person with cancer and help to find the level of perceived social support among the cancer patients. The study discovers the level of quality of life of the persons affected by cancer.

Relationship Between Gender, Stress, and Quality of Social Support

2020 ◽  
pp. 003329412093984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meredith Kneavel
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Tend And Befriend ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Coping

Background Research suggests that gender differences exist in both stress and how social support is utilized and that the relationship between stress and social support may not be linear. Methods An internet survey of n = 1080 participants was conducted evaluating quality and quantity of social support, gender, age, and perceived stress and coping. Results Reported quality of social support, gender, and age significantly predicted perceived stress and that there was a curvilinear interaction between the quality of social support and gender which significantly predicted perceived stress. Conclusion The current findings supported Taylor’s Tend and Befriend theory that females have higher reported stress levels, a larger support network, and report more quality in their social support. Practitioner points:  • Males and females may manifest stress differently in their relationships. • When working with males and females in practice it may be important to understand the depth and breadth of their social networks and how they utilize those networks. • Females indicate higher levels of stress and greater social support quality. • It is important to understand that one’s social network can be an important source of support (a coping mechanism) but that it can also serve as a stressor in some cases.

scholarly journals Applying a Biopsychosocial Perspective to Investigate Factors Related to Emotional Adjustment and Quality of Life for Individuals With Brain Tumour

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 270-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Ownsworth ◽  
Anna L. Hawkes ◽  
Suzanne Chambers ◽  
David G. Walker ◽  
David Shum
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Brain Tumour ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Emotional Adjustment ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Biopsychosocial Perspective ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Patient Competency

AbstractObjective:This exploratory study applied a biopsychosocial perspective to investigate cognitive and psychosocial factors related to emotional adjustment and QoL after brain tumour.Methods:Participants included 30 adults with a brain tumour (60% benign and 40% malignant) who were aged 28 to 71 years (M= 51.5,SD= 12.3) and on average 5.4 years post-diagnosis (SD= 5.6 years). Participants completed a brief battery of cognitive tests and self-report measures of emotional status (Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale), subjective impairment (Patient Competency Rating Scale), coping (COPE), social support (Brief Social Support Questionnaire), and QoL (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy — Brain Tumour [FACT-Br]).Results:QoL was significantly associated with global cognitive ability (r= .49,p< .01), subjective impairment (r= .66,p< .01), and satisfaction with support (r= .50,p< .05). Level of depressive symptoms was significantly correlated with premorbid IQ (r= -.49,p< .01), use of planning to cope (r= -.48,p< .01), and satisfaction with support (r= -.47,p< .01).Conclusions:Overall, these exploratory findings indicate that emotional adjustment and QoL after brain tumour is related to a slightly different pattern of neuropsychological, psychological (self-perceptions and coping) and social factors. The clinical implications for interventions with individuals with brain tumour are discussed.

Coping profiles and health outcomes among individuals with systemic sclerosis: A latent profile analysis approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-236
Author(s):  
Shelley E Condon ◽  
Scott C Roesch ◽  
Philip J Clements ◽  
Daniel E Furst ◽  
Michael H Weisman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Latent Profile

Background: Systemic sclerosis has negative implications for quality of life, and coping is a mechanism by which individuals can adapt more successfully to illness. This study (1) identified coping profiles in patients with systemic sclerosis and (2) examined distress and disability correlates of the profiles. Methods: A sample of 93 patients with confirmed diagnoses of systemic sclerosis received clinical examinations and reported on coping, psychological distress, and health-related disability. Latent profile analysis was used to identify coping-based profile groups. The profile groups were then compared on psychological distress and health-related disability, controlling for disease severity. Results: A two-profile solution was supported: Active Copers emphasized problem-focused, social support, counting blessings, and religious approaches to coping with systemic sclerosis. Passive Copers emphasized blaming self and others, avoidance, and wishful thinking approaches to coping. Active Copers reported significantly less psychological distress than Passive Copers, but no significant differences were found for health-related disability. Discussion: The findings identify multidimensional patterns of coping that are differentially related to psychological distress in systemic sclerosis patients. These findings can inform coping-based interventions for patients with systemic sclerosis.

Correlation of suicidal ideation with social support and quality of life among college students

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-rong CHEN ◽  
Li KUANG ◽  
Jun CAO ◽  
Ming AI ◽  
Jian-mei CHEN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
College Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideation

scholarly journals Social support during childhood cancer treatment enhances quality of life at survival [El apoyo social durante el cáncer infantil favorece la calidad de vida en periodo de supervivencia]

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmina Castellano-Tejedor ◽  
Marta Pérez-Campdepadrós ◽  
Lluis Capdevila ◽  
Constantino Sábado-Álvarez ◽  
Tomás Blasco Blasco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Social Action ◽  
Coping Resources ◽  
Stressful Events ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
And Coping

<p><em>Background:<strong> </strong></em>Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in cancer has been related to several protective and risk factors such as perceived social support (PSS) and coping. However, their effects on HRQoL once patients are in survivorship have not been fully described in pediatric samples.</p><p><em>Objective:</em> To describe and explore the relationship between HRQoL in survivorship and some factors (PSS, coping) present while active treatment.<strong></strong></p><p><em>Methods:</em> Cross-sectional study. Forty-one pediatric cancer survivors answered HRQoL measures referred to survivorship, as well as PSS and coping measures referred to treatment period.</p><p><em>Results:<strong> </strong></em>The discriminant function obtained succeeds to correctly classify 78% of the sample. Survivors who showed high HRQoL were those who, in the hardest moment while hospitalization, perceived satisfactory <em>emotional support</em> (from <em>nurses</em>) and did not deploy a wide range of active coping resources to cope with stressful events (only <em>social action</em> coping strategy showed a significant relationship with HRQoL).</p><p><em>Conclusions and implications:</em> Considering these outcomes, educational and counseling interventions to strengthen patients’ social networks and supportive relationships are recommended, specially, among health providers (nurses).<strong> </strong>These results highlight the importance of not overlooking opportunities to address the emotional needs of patients while hospitalization, since a positive and endurable effect has been observed at survivorship.</p><p> </p>

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