scholarly journals Identifying Stressors and Coping Strategies of Elite Esports Competitors

2021 ◽  
pp. 895-914
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Smith ◽  
Phil D.J. Birch ◽  
Dave Bright
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Team Communication ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Relaxation Problem ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping

Researchers have examined some of the psychological aspects of competing at a high level in esports. The present study aims to build on this literature by examining the various stressors faced and the associated coping strategies employed by seven esports competitors. The interviews were inductively analysed, and the findings illustrated a range of internal (e.g., communication issues, lack of shared team goals) and external (e.g., event audience, media interviews) stressors that the participants faced. Following this, the coping strategies used to deal with these stressors were deductively analysed. A number of emotion- (e.g., breathing, relaxation), problem- (e.g., intra-team communication after matches), and approach- (e.g., team camps, delegating roles) coping strategies were described by participants. Avoidance coping strategies were predominantly highlighted as being used during games. Results are considered in line with how applied practitioners might support players to develop strategies to deal with stressors, which might in turn lead to performance enhancements.

scholarly journals Identifying Stressors and Coping Strategies of Elite Esports Competitors

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Smith ◽  
Phil D.J. Birch ◽  
Dave Bright
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Team Communication ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Relaxation Problem ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping

Researchers have examined some of the psychological aspects of competing at a high level in esports. The present study aims to build on this literature by examining the various stressors faced and the associated coping strategies employed by seven esports competitors. The interviews were inductively analysed, and the findings illustrated a range of internal (e.g., communication issues, lack of shared team goals) and external (e.g., event audience, media interviews) stressors that the participants faced. Following this, the coping strategies used to deal with these stressors were deductively analysed. A number of emotion- (e.g., breathing, relaxation), problem- (e.g., intra-team communication after matches), and approach- (e.g., team camps, delegating roles) coping strategies were described by participants. Avoidance coping strategies were predominantly highlighted as being used during games. Results are considered in line with how applied practitioners might support players to develop strategies to deal with stressors, which might in turn lead to performance enhancements.

scholarly journals Relationship between Caretakers Variable on Occupation and Coping Strategies of Caretakers Attending to Patients with Cancer Problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sandhya Rani ◽  
Dr. P. Sree Devi
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Approach And Avoidance ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Approach Coping ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

The present study makes an attempt to understand the Relationship between Caretaker Variable on Occupation and Coping Strategies of Caretakers Attending to Patients with Cancer Problems. Caretakers who were ready and willing to extend their cooperation for in-depth interview were selected as population for the study. Thus a total number of 80 caretakers were selected purposively for conducting the present study. The results revealed that caretakers used both approach and avoidance coping styles. Higher the occupational status of the care taker, better were the coping strategies i.e. they were using more approach coping strategies.

scholarly journals Stress and Coping Mechanism of Infertile Women Attending Infertility Clinic in Kathmandu

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandrakala Sharma ◽  
D Subedi ◽  
L Rai ◽  
K Upreti
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Religious Coping ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Coping Mechanism ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Very High

INTRODUCTION: Many women face problems related to infertility in various aspects of their life. Also, it is not comfortable to discuss on this issue. Because of this, the feelings and distress faced by women may not come out and the pent up emotions may lead to different stress related problems.   MATERIAL AND METHODS : A descriptive research design was adopted to assess the stress and coping mechanism of infertile women attending infertility clinic in Kathmandu Nepal. The study was conducted from October 2011 to January 2013. Purposive sampling technique was used and sample size was 100. Data was collected through semi- structured interview using; 'Perceived Stress Scale'(PSS) and 'Coping Check List' (CCL).   RESULTS: Regarding stress level of respondents, 40% were at very high level of stress and 35% with high level of stress. High level stress was found among the age group of 21-30 years. In relation to level of stress and coping strategies, 54.17% respondents with high stress used religious coping strategies, 50% of the respondents with very high stress also used religious coping, followed by 40% emotional coping and 37.5% problem focused coping and seeking social support strategies to overcome the stress.   CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that the  almost more than half of the respondents were under high level of stress and mostly were those who are under  treatment for more than 1-3 yrs of duration. The study also concluded that the higher the age the respondents were more stressed due to the infertility. It was also found that most of the respondents used religious coping as well as emotional focused coping during the stressful period.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v2i4.12039Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2014) Vol.02 No.04 Issue 08Page: 24-28

Toxic leadership: emotional distress and coping strategy

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-78 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Psychological distress, burnout, and coping strategies among Nigerian primary school teachers: a school-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eyuche Lawretta Ozoemena ◽  
Olaoluwa Samson Agbaje ◽  
Levi Ogundu ◽  
Amaka Harry Ononuju ◽  
Prince Christian Iheanachor Umoke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping

Abstract Background The teaching profession is highly stressed job. A high level of stress is associated with poor health outcomes, such as burnout and psychological distress. Therefore, teachers’ use of coping styles becomes imperative. However, relatively little is known about primary school teachers’ psychological distress, burnout, coping strategies, and associated factors in Nigeria. The study investigated psychological distress, burnout, coping strategies among primary schools, and associated factors in Nigeria. Methods A total of 264 teachers aged 20–59 years participated in the study between May 2019 to October 2019. Questionnaires on psychological distress, burnout, coping strategies, and demographic profile form were used for data collection. Factors associated with psychological distress, burnout, and coping strategies were identified using t-test, univariate ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, Chi-square test, and hierarchical linear regression analysis. Results Of 264 participants enrolled for the study, 253 responded, giving a response rate of 95.8%. The prevalence of psychological distress and burnout was 69.9% (176/253) and 36.0% (91/253), respectively. Sex (β = 0.158), a high level of emotional exhaustion (β = 0.193) and reduced personal accomplishment (β = 0.358), adoption of problem-focused strategies (β = 0.904), and dysfunctional strategies (β = 0.340) were positively associated with psychological distress. Age (β = − 0.338), academic qualification (β = − 0.210), and income level (β = − 0.146) were inversely associated with psychological distress, which together explained 51.5% of the total variance. Psychological distress (β = 0.275 vs. β = 0.404) was significantly associated with emotional exhaustion (EE) and reduced personal accomplishment (PA) and explained 11.4 and 24.2% of the variance in EE and reduced PA, respectively. Conclusions The high prevalence of psychological distress and burnout among teachers should receive urgent attention. Teachers’ training curricula should include developing interpersonal skills, stress management abilities, and resilience to equip them for the job. Also, teacher training curricula should integrate mental health promotion interventions.

scholarly journals The Challenges and Coping Strategies of KM Implementation in HEIs

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 45-58
Author(s):  
Ayesha Khatun ◽  
Sajad Nabi Dar
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Framework ◽  
And Coping

The pace of competition has increased in every sphere of the economy, and to face such high level of competition, organizations look for sustainable competitive edge. Knowledge as a tool of competition has been found to be highly sustainable as compared to physical resources and even technology, so organizations look for managing knowledge with strategic focus. This paper attempts to assess the knowledge management practices of a top Indian B-School, to identify the challenges faced by the B-School in the domain of knowledge management implementation and the coping strategies adopted by the school vis-à-vis the challenges. The study adopts for itself a descriptive framework and bases the enquiry on both primary as well as secondary data. For carrying out the investigation, case study method of research was applied. The findings show that though the B-School under study practices most of the selected parameters of knowledge management, managing knowledge as a strategic tool for developing and maintaining sustainable competitive edge is yet to be recognized.

scholarly journals STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG THE WIVES OF ALCOHOLICS ATTENDING SELECTED DE - ADDICTION CENTRES

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. S. Rajina Rani* rani ◽  
Dr. S. Rajina Rani* rani
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Coping Methods ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping

Stress is a part of everyday life and no one is spared from it. People experience stress in different ways and for different reasons. From the newborn to the person who breaths his/her last, suffers from different types of stress. Wives of alcoholics go through countless problems in their personal and family life. They are at high risk for low quality of life due to use of maladaptive coping strategies. This study will help to evaluate the level of stress that faced by them and use of coping skills. Thus this will be a guide for planning and teaching effective coping methods to the targeted population. Aim: To assess the stress and coping among the wives of alcoholics. Methods: A quantitative research approach was used for the present study. The sample consisted of 50 wives of alcoholics, selected using purposive sampling technique. The tools used for the study were modified perceived stress scale and coping with drinking questionnaire. Results: The outcome of the study revealed that 98% of the wives of alcoholics had moderate level of stress and 2% of the wives of alcoholics had mild level of stress. It was also found that 96% of them had moderate level of coping and 4% had high level of coping.

scholarly journals Stress and coping strategies among adolescents in private school, Chitwan, Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
B Bhattarai ◽  
S Maskey ◽  
M Lopchan
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Private School ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Secondary English ◽  
High Stress Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping

Changing emotional and physical status along with increasing social, family and academic pressure adolescents experience stress and their coping abilities determine the outcome. The objective of the study was to find out the level of stress and coping strategies among adolescents studying at Skyrider Higher Secondary English Boarding School, Ratnanagar-12, Chitwan. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used in which a total of 50 adolescence studying in grade 9 and 10 were selected by using non- probability purposive sampling technique. The study findings revealed that the mean age of respondents was 15.26 ± 0.96, 48% respondents had high level of stress. Statistically, there was significant association between respondents’ level of stress and sex (P= 0.025), type of residence (P=0.049) and father’s education level (P= 0.045). “Investing in close friends” is the most common and “Avoiding” is the least common coping strategy used by adolescents. Overall study concluded that the adolescents has high stress level whereas as they use various coping strategies. 

scholarly journals Relationship between Caretakers Variable on Education and Coping Strategies of Caretakers Attending to Patients with Cancer Problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sandhya Rani ◽  
Dr. Nasreenbanu
Keyword(s):  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Approach And Avoidance ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Sick Patient ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

The present study makes an attempt to understand the Relationship between Caretaker Variable on Education and Coping Strategies of Caretakers Attending to Patients with Cancer Problems.  Caretakers who were ready and willing to extend their cooperation for in-depth interview were selected as population for the study. Thus a total number of 80 caretakers were selected purposively for conducting the present study. The results revealed that caretakers used both approach and avoidance coping styles. Better the education, caretakers were used it for medical treatment and for providing medicines etc. for the sick patient.

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