Occupation Promotes Student Veterans' Well-Being Through Its Association With a Sense of Meaningful Occupation, Social Support, and Coping Skills

Self-regulation is a well-known construct in educational and psychological research, as it is often related to academic success and well-being. Drawing from criticisms of a lack of context applied to the investigation of this construct, the current study examined the multi-dimensional role of social support (teachers, parents, peers) and coping skills as predictors of self-regulated learning among a diverse sample of urban youth ( N = 229). Based on a cross-sectional and longitudinal design, structural equation modeling was used to test two models. Social support predicted self-regulated learning at Time 1 and Time 2 after controlling for grades. Results further indicated that coping skills did not predict self-regulated learning in either model. The implications for practice, limitations of the study, and future directions for research are discussed.

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Grandparent Caregivers’ Resilience: Stress, Support, and Coping Predict Life Satisfaction

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.1177/0091415019843459 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 91 (1) ◽

pp. 3-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Angela N. Mendoza ◽

Christine A. Fruhauf ◽

David MacPhee

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Coping Skills ◽

Well Being ◽

Daily Hassles ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Grandparent Caregivers ◽

And Coping

Objectives Do support and coping strategies moderate the link between stress and life satisfaction among grandparent caregivers? Background Grandparents raising grandchildren often experience stress, which may compromise their subjective well-being. Thus, it is important to understand the role of support and coping as protective or promotive factors in relation to grandparent caregivers’ resilience (i.e., life satisfaction). Methods Grandparent caregivers ( N = 74) reported their daily hassles, life satisfaction, social support, and coping. Results These grandparent caregivers are a vulnerable population in terms of stress and limited social support and coping. Structural equation modeling supported direct, promotive effects of social support and coping on life satisfaction, but not moderation. Conclusion Despite high levels of stress, half of the grandparent caregivers were satisfied with their lives, which was explained by their social support and coping skills. Some grandparents who assume this role likely would benefit from interventions that promote social support and coping skills.

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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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Well-being and Coping of Student Veterans Readjusting into Academia: A Pilot Survey

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health ◽

10.1080/0164212x.2015.1082081 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 86-107 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Brian T. Gregg ◽

Patrick H. Kitzman ◽

Anne Shordike

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Student Veterans ◽

Pilot Survey ◽

And Coping

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

10.1101/2020.10.18.20213942 ◽

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.

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What is related to the well-being of the siblings of patients with schizophrenia: An evaluation within the Lazarus and Folkman’s Transactional Stress and Coping Model

International Journal of Social Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/0020764019840061 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 65 (3) ◽

pp. 252-261 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Muazzez Merve Avcıoğlu ◽

Ayşe Nuray Karanci ◽

Haldun Soygur

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Social Support Scale ◽

Burden Scale ◽

Coping Scale ◽

Close Relatives ◽

And Coping ◽

The Relationship

Background: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that strongly affects not only the patients with schizophrenia, but also their families and close relatives. So far, family research on patients with schizophrenia has mainly focused on parents, but has neglected siblings. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the well-being of 103 siblings of patients with schizophrenia within the Lazarus and Folkman’s Transactional Coping and Stress Model. Materials: A Sociodemographic Information Form, Subjective Well-being Scale, Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale, Ways of Coping Scale and Shortened Perceived Parental Rearing Styles Form were administered to the siblings of patients with schizophrenia. Results: The results of this study revealed that well-being was associated with perceived mother overprotection, perceived social support, problem-focused coping and indirect coping. Social support moderated the relationship between burden and well-being as a buffering factor. Conclusion: Therefore, siblings of patients with schizophrenia should be given access to social support and their problem-focused coping strategies should be strengthened. Besides, parents should be supported to provide suitable care for the siblings of patients with schizophrenia.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Psychosocial Outcomes across Age through the Stress and Coping Framework

The Gerontologist ◽

10.1093/geront/gnaa205 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jillian Minahan ◽

Francesca Falzarano ◽

Neshat Yazdani ◽

Karen L Siedlecki

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Support ◽

Older Adults ◽

Coping Style ◽

Psychosocial Outcomes ◽

Well Being ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Related Stress ◽

And Coping ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Background and Objectives The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the measures implemented to curb its spread may have deleterious effects on mental health. Older adults may be at increased risk for adverse psychosocial outcomes since opportunities to remain socially connected have diminished. Research is needed to better understand the impact of pandemic-related stress on mental health. The purpose of this study is three-fold: 1) to examine the influences of COVID-19 pandemic-related stress on depression, anxiety, and loneliness, 2) to assess the mediating role of coping style and social support, and 3) to investigate whether these relationships vary across age. Research Design and Methods Participants (N = 1,318) aged 18-92 years completed an online survey assessing pandemic-related stress, mental health, social support, coping, and their experiences with social distancing, during the initial implementation of social distancing measures in the United States. Results Social support and coping style were found to relate to psychosocial outcomes. Avoidant coping was the strongest mediator of the relationship between pandemic-related stress and psychosocial outcomes, particularly depression. Avoidant coping more strongly mediated the relationship between stress and depression in younger adults compared to older adults. Discussion and Implications Results were consistent with the stress and coping framework and recent work highlighting older adults’ resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings highlight the associations between positive coping behaviors and psychosocial well-being and indicate that older adults may use unique adaptive mechanisms to preserve well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Attachment Style, Social Support, and Coping as Psychosocial Correlates of Happiness in Persons With Spinal Cord Injuries

Rehabilitation Research Policy and Education ◽

10.1891/2168-6653.27.3.186 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 186-205 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Lisa Wilson ◽

Denise Catalano ◽

Connie Sung ◽

Brian Phillips ◽

Chih-Chin Chou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Spinal Cord ◽

Positive Psychology ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Functional Disability ◽

Spinal Cord Injuries ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychosocial Correlates ◽

And Coping

Objective: To examine the roles of attachment, social support, and coping as psychosocial correlates in predicting happiness in people with spinal cord injuries.Design: Quantitative descriptive research design using multiple regression and correlation techniques.Participants: 274 individuals with spinal cord injuries.Outcome Measures: Happiness as measured by the Subjective Happiness Scale.Results: Functional disability and psychosocial correlates including coping, attachment styles, and social support were found to be associated with happiness scores. Functional disability was found to have a large negative effect on happiness and the effect was significantly reduced after taking into consideration the effect of positive psychology factors.Conclusion: Positive psychology variables are important for happiness and subjective well-being, and happiness in turn is related to better quality of life. The negative relationship between functional disability and happiness can be mediated by attachment, social support, and coping. Rehabilitation professionals should deemphasize negative characteristics related to poor psychological adjustment and focus on positive human traits and positive psychology interventions for people with disabilities.

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