The sense of occupational burnout and the styles of coping with stress among workers in the helping professions

Aim: With this study, it is aimed to examine the nomophobia, coping with stress and anger expression styles of university students. Methods: A total of 532 university students (n=201 female; n=331 male) participated in the study. While the personal information form created by the researcher was used for socio-demographic data, the nomophobia scale developed by Yıldırım and Correia (2015) and adapted into Turkish by Yıldırım et al. (2016) for smartphone addiction, Anger Expression Style Scale, developed by Spielberger et al. (1983) and adapted to Turkish by Özer (1994), was used to determine anger expression styles, and the "Stress Coping Style Scale", which was developed by Folkman and Lazarus (1980) and adapted into Turkish by Şahin and Durak (1995), was used to determine stress coping styles. The homogeneity and variances of the data were tested, Independent Samples t Test was used for pairwise comparisons, One Way Anova was used for multiple comparisons, and Tukey HSD test was used to determine the source of difference. Results: While no statistical change was observed in the dimensions of coping with anger and stress depending on the gender factor, it was determined that the mean value of males was statistically higher than that of females in all nomophobia dimensions (p<0.05). There was no statistical change in the values of anger, nomophobia and coping with stress depending on the age and accommodation factors of the students. Conclusion: Today, the fact that female and male are closer to each other in respect of social status and social roles can be seen as the reason for the similarity in the values of anger expression and coping with stress. Results related to high nomophobia of males values can be evaluated as they are more addicted to smartphones than females. Keywords: Nomophobia, University Student, Stress, Anger

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Burnout syndrome among nurses of hospitals in Wrocław, including seniority assessed with Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Work Satisfaction Scale (WSS)

Polish Journal of Public Health ◽

10.2478/pjph-2020-0006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 130 (1) ◽

pp. 22-25

Author(s):

Agata Stefańska ◽

Stanisław Manulik ◽

Krzysztof Chmielowiec ◽

Jolanta Chmielowiec ◽

Agnieszka Boroń

Keyword(s):

Old Age ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Work Experience ◽

Work Satisfaction ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Professional Group ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Occupational Burnout ◽

Satisfaction Scale

AbstractIntroduction. Burnout syndrome among nurses is very common. It develops very dynamically, it is mainly related to the reaction to long-term emotional stress, as well as to the professional work they perform.Aim. The aim of the study is to assess the degree of occupational burnout in the professional group of nurses.Material and methods. The research was conducted among 123 professionally active nurses employed in an outpatient clinic and a hospital in Wrocław. The work uses standardized research tools: Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Work Satisfaction Scale (WSS).Results. Nurses in old age, with longer work experience, are at a higher risk of burnout.Conclusion. Burnout as measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Work Satisfaction Scale (WSS) in nurses is associated with higher age and seniority. In addition, a negative correlation was noted between Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Work Satisfaction Scale (WSS).

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Burnout among Probation Officers in Poland and the Role of Preferred Styles of Coping with Stress

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18010355 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 355

Author(s):

Łukasz Wirkus ◽

Anna Babicka-Wirkus ◽

Robert Opora ◽

Krzysztof Stasiak

Keyword(s):

Work Experience ◽

Coping Styles ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Probation Officers ◽

Coping With Stress ◽

Occupational Burnout ◽

The Relationship

The current article examined the relationship between preferred styles of coping with stress and occupational burnout among probation officers in Poland. The probation system in Poland is unique in comparison to similar organizations in Europe and the world. It is characterized by two separate specializations in the area of performed tasks: probation officers for adults and for family and juvenile clients. The main purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between occupational burnout levels among probation officers (n = 390) and their preferred styles of coping with stress. Two psychological tools were used in the study: the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS). A linear regression analysis was carried out to explain the variance in occupational burnout. Occupational burnout was the dependent variable and the CISS scales were the predictors. In order to test the moderating role of the sociodemographic factors of gender, work experience, age, and probation specialization in the relationship between coping styles and occupational burnout, a range of moderation analyses using Hayes’ PROCESS macro on SPSS was carried out.

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Burnout Syndrome in the Helping Professions

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.2002.90.1.309 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 90 (1) ◽

pp. 309-314 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Pier Giorgio Gabassi ◽

Sara Cervai ◽

Patrizia Rozbowsky ◽

Arianna Semeraro ◽

Dario Gregori

Keyword(s):

Health Care Workers ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Helping Professions ◽

Inventory Analysis ◽

Care Workers ◽

Two Samples ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Professional Workers

Burnout can be defined as a long-term reaction to occupational stress which involves, particularly, the helping professions. The main aim of this study was the assessment of burnout in a sample of professional and voluntary health care workers and comparison of the two samples on scores from the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Analysis suggests a significant difference in mean scores for Emotional Exhaustion of volunteers vs professional workers. Some evidence has supported the hypothesis of a fourth dimension, called Behavioral Exhaustion, in the burnout syndrome.

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Influence of body mass index on mindfulness awareness and coping methods for stress in adolescents

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2016-0054 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Nazan Kaymaz ◽

Yasemin Düzçeker ◽

Mehmet Erdem Uzun ◽

Hakan Aylanç ◽

Meryem Baştürk ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Coping Styles ◽

Psychological State ◽

Stress Coping ◽

Coping With Stress ◽

Ways Of Coping ◽

Coping Methods ◽

Positive Coping ◽

And Coping

Abstract Objective: Psychological state may affect the body weight through the hypothalamus and vice versa. The goal of this study is to investigate whether body mass index affect mindfulness awareness (MA) levels and type of coping with stress. Methods: Healthy adolescents were included in the study. The mindfulness attention awareness scale (MAAS), indicating the ways of coping checklist inventory was performed and body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2) of adolescents were calculated. The influence of BMI on MA and ways of coping with stress was tested. According to BMI percentiles the study population was grouped as obese (including overweight), normal-weighted and underweight. Results: A total of 270 adolescents (mean age: 13.63±2.07 years; 165 female/105 male) participated in the study. No significant correlation was found between BMI and MA scores (r=−0.085; p=0.161) and coping strategies were not different between the groups. When MA scores are compared with stress coping methods, it appeares that participants with high awareness levels chose positive coping styles. Conclusion: BMI is not effective on MA levels and choice of stress coping methods. But the higher MA levels are associated with positive coping styles.

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Examination of University Students' Nomophobia, Coping with Stress, and Anger Expression Styles

10.53350/pjmhs211572210 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (7) ◽

pp. 2210-2216

Author(s):

Ali Osman Kivrak

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Personal Information ◽

Coping Styles ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Anger Expression ◽

Smartphone Addiction ◽

Stress Coping ◽

Coping With Stress ◽

And Coping ◽

Statistical Change

Aim: With this study, it is aimed to examine the nomophobia, coping with stress and anger expression styles of university students. Methods: A total of 532 university students (n=201 female; n=331 male) participated in the study. While the personal information form created by the researcher was used for socio-demographic data, the nomophobia scale developed by Yıldırım and Correia (2015) and adapted into Turkish by Yıldırım et al. (2016) for smartphone addiction, Anger Expression Style Scale, developed by Spielberger et al. (1983) and adapted to Turkish by Özer (1994), was used to determine anger expression styles, and the "Stress Coping Style Scale", which was developed by Folkman and Lazarus (1980) and adapted into Turkish by Şahin and Durak (1995), was used to determine stress coping styles. The homogeneity and variances of the data were tested, Independent Samples t Test was used for pairwise comparisons, One Way Anova was used for multiple comparisons, and Tukey HSD test was used to determine the source of difference. Results: While no statistical change was observed in the dimensions of coping with anger and stress depending on the gender factor, it was determined that the mean value of males was statistically higher than that of females in all nomophobia dimensions (p<0.05). There was no statistical change in the values of anger, nomophobia and coping with stress depending on the age and accommodation factors of the students. Conclusion: Today, the fact that female and male are closer to each other in respect of social status and social roles can be seen as the reason for the similarity in the values of anger expression and coping with stress. Results related to high nomophobia of males values can be evaluated as they are more addicted to smartphones than females. Keywords: Nomophobia, University Student, Stress, Anger

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Social Support Outside the Workplace, Coping Styles, and Burnout in a Cohort of EMS Providers From Minnesota

Workplace Health & Safety ◽

10.1177/2165079919829154 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 67 (8) ◽

pp. 414-422 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lori L. Boland ◽

Pamela J. Mink ◽

Jonathan W. Kamrud ◽

Jessica N. Jeruzal ◽

Andrew C. Stevens

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Turnover Intentions ◽

Coping Styles ◽

Occupational Burnout ◽

Coping Responses ◽

Self Blame ◽

Frequent Use ◽

Socially Isolated ◽

Workforce Engagement ◽

And Coping

Occupational burnout has been linked to the delivery of lower quality of care in some health care professions, including with turnover intentions and absenteeism in emergency medical services (EMS) workers. Thus, studies that identify factors associated with burnout may be integral to optimizing quality and workforce engagement among EMS professionals. A survey was conducted to assess social support outside the workplace, coping styles, and occupational burnout in a cohort of EMS providers from Minnesota. Surveys were returned by 217 providers (54% response), of which 167 had provided data on burnout, social support, and coping styles and were included in the analysis. The mean age was 41 years, 62% were male, and the prevalence of burnout was 17%. After adjustment for age and EMS tenure, the odds of burnout was higher among those characterized as socially isolated as compared with providers who were integrated socially or moderately integrated (odds ratio = 3.52; 95% confidence interval = [1.13, 10.98]). Common coping responses included planning, positive reframing, and active coping, while behavioral disengagement and denial were rarely used. Lack of social networks outside the workplace and frequent use of self-blame, food, or substance use as coping strategies were associated with burnout. Conversely, social integration and use of religion and instrumental support to cope with stressors were associated with reduced burnout.

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Interrelation of Attachment and Coping Behavior In Adults

Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy ◽

10.17759/cpp.2021290103 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 28-43

Author(s):

E.V. Kuftyak

Keyword(s):

Attachment Style ◽

Close Relationships ◽

Coping Styles ◽

Coping Behavior ◽

Well Being ◽

Attachment Anxiety ◽

Vigorous Activity ◽

Avoidant Attachment ◽

And Coping

Attachment as the ability to form long-term close relationships provides protection and support at all ages, frees from anxiety and tension, and directly affects well-being and health. This study explored the relations between attachment and coping styles and hardiness in adults. The participants — 127 adults aged 18—77 — filled out the Relationships Questionnaire (Bartholomew, Horowitz, 1998), Experiences in Close Relationships Questionnaire (Fraley, Waller, Brennan, 2000), Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (Endler, Parker, 1990), and Hardiness Survey (Leontiev, Rasskazova, 2006; based on Maddi’s Personal Views Survey). The results showed that securely attached adults used coping aimed at problem solving and avoiding anxious thoughts less frequently. Fearful attachment style was related to the reduction of effort to change the situation, it increased the feeling of helplessness and disregard of vigorous activity. As for individuals with avoidant attachment anxiety they experienced in close relationships increased the feelings of rejection and the disposition to security.

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Psychosocial correlates of clinical depression after psychiatric in-patient treatment: methodological issues and baseline differences between recovered and non-recovered patients

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291700030361 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 415-427 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Hans O. F. Veiel ◽

Christine Kühner ◽

Gerhard Brill ◽

Wolfgang Ihle

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Emotional Support ◽

Coping Styles ◽

Clinical Depression ◽

Stress Factors ◽

Patient Treatment ◽

Outcome Predictors ◽

Methodological Issues ◽

And Coping

SYNOPSISGeneral methodological and design issues in research on psychosocial outcome predictors of clinical depression are discussed, and the first stage of a study of discharged depressed in-patients is presented. It involved 115 recovered and 75 non-recovered such patients who were compared regarding stress factors, social support, personality and coping styles. While there were few differences between recovered and non-recovered patients with respect to stable personality traits, recovered patients were less likely to have had severe long-term life difficulties, and their coping style differed: it was characterized by more negative appraisals of stressful situations, greater problem avoidance, less palliative activities, and a lesser inclination to solicit social support. Whereas among women without partners, as well as men, non-recovery was also associated with less support from friends, in particular psychological-emotional support in crises, non-recovered women with partners had much more such support. The results are discussed with reference to the existing literature on outcome correlates of clinical depression.

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