In-Service Teacher Training Program Development Study to Prevent Peer Bullying

Peer bullying is a problem that is difficult to notice and is increasingly affecting the health of society. Responding to peer bullying requires the determination and intense effort of school administrators, teachers, parents, and other school staff. Teachers who feel more competent about bullying are more likely to intervene in situations of bullying and victimization situations. However, many teachers have difficulty diagnosing bullying, do not know how to cope with bullying, or have trouble applying coping methods. This study aims to introduce the in-service teacher training program to prevent peer bullying. This program was developed using a problem-centered education program design. The content was determined with a thematic approach. The values emphasized by this program, the tools and methods it proposes, and the outcomes of the program reflect the progressive and existentialist perspectives. As a result of the evaluation of the program, it was seen that the in-service training program effectively improved teachers' competencies by increasing their awareness of peer bullying and combating bullying. It is recommended that future studies should be conducted in broad scope, including developing the competencies of teachers in dealing with cyberbullying that increased during online education.

Intensive Care Nurses’ Experiences Related to Dying Patients: A Qualitative Study

Objective: To describe intensive care nurses’ experiences of caring for dying patients. Method: This study was carried out between July 15, 2019, and September 15, 2019, in a university hospital’s intensive care unit. We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 14 intensive care nurses to describe their experiences related to patient deaths. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to identify, analyse and report the identified themes. Results: Four themes were identified: (I) Emotions experienced the first time their patient passed away; (II) feelings and thoughts on impact of death; (III) difficulties encountered when providing care and (IV) coping methods with this situation. Conclusion: Despite the passage of time, nurses are unable to forget their death experiences when they first encountered. They oftentimes use ineffective methods of coping and were negatively affected physically and emotionally.

The Association of Positive or Negative Religious Coping Methods With Psychological Distress and Quality of Life Among Parents of Infants With Congenital Heart Disease

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether positive and negative religious coping methods were associated with psychological distress and quality of life in parents of infants with congenital heart disease (CHD).Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted at a provincial hospital in Fujian, China. Clinical data from 115 parents of infants with CHD were collected. Chinese Sociodemographic Forms, Brief RCOPE, Beck Depression Interview (BDI), and the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used in this study.Results: The sex of caregivers in infants with CHD was an independent predictor of BDI scores. The positive religious coping score and the negative religious coping score were both independent predictors of the BDI score (β = −5.365, P = 0.006 and β = 4.812, p = 0.017). The correlation between the quality-of-life scores and positive or negative religious coping scores indicated that positive religious coping scores were significantly positively correlated with Vitality, Social Functioning, and Mental Health scores. There was a significant negative correlation between negative religious coping scores and mental health scores.Conclusions: Positive or negative religious coping methods may be associated with psychological distress and quality of life among parents of infants with CHD. It is suggested that more attention should be devoted to the influence of religious coping methods on parents of infants with CHD, and the use of religious resources should be encouraged.

PENINGKATAN KESADARAN ‘SINDROM SARANG KOSONG’: MENJEMBATANI KESENJANGAN ORANG TUA DENGAN REMAJA

As parents reach the age of middle adults, they enter the empty nest phase when their children start moving out and living independently. During this phase, parents who show maladaptive responses towards the situation suffer from empty nest syndrome. Additionally, their physical and mental state can deteriorate, so it is important to take precautions. With the support of intimate family members, parents could take preventive measures to avert empty nest syndrome. Hence, this study program uses a nine-minute psychoeducation video posted on Youtube to educate families about empty nest syndrome so they can learn to take the correct action to cope. The data were acquired from two sets of surveys given to 45-65 years old parents and 18-25 years old emerging adults. Our initial survey was filled by 67 emerging adults and 75 middle adults. Then, our evaluation survey was filled by 51 emerging adults and 39 middle adults. We chose the descriptive research method to analyze our data from the surveys. During the project, we compared participants’ knowledge before and after they watched the psychoeducation video we provided. Our findings showed 100% emerging adults and 95% adults realize the urgency to be prepared in coping with empty nest syndrome. Other than that, another 90% of our total participants were able to define and identify symptoms of the syndrome. Not only that, they are also knowledgeable about the correct coping methods and understand the roles children could fill in order to help their parents. Therefore, we concluded that the video is an effective medium to increase participants’ awareness towards empty nest syndrome. Furthermore, research participants also successfully learn ways to treat and prevent the syndrome.Pada usia dewasa madya, orang tua memasuki fase sarang kosong yang terjadi ketika anak-anak meninggalkan rumah dan hidup mandiri secara permanen. Pada fase ini, orang tua dapat menunjukkan respon maladaptif yang disebut sindrom sarang kosong. Sindrom tersebut dapat berdampak buruk bagi kesehatan fisik dan psikologis orang tua sehingga perlu dicegah. Langkah pencegahan yang dilakukan orang tua sebaiknya diikuti dengan dukungan anak atau anggota keluarga yang lain. Maka dari itu, program ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran orang tua dan remaja mengenai berbagai aspek sindrom sarang kosong. Kami memberikan video berdurasi sembilan menit melalui media Youtube yang disebarkan lewat sosial media. Kami melakukan pengambilan data dengan survei awal dan akhir yang diberikan pada orang tua dewasa madya berusia 45-65 tahun dan remaja yang berusia 18-25 tahun. Survei awal kami diisi oleh 67 remaja dan 75 dewasa madya sedangkan survei akhir diisi oleh 51 remaja dan 39 dewasa madya. Metode analisis yang kami gunakan adalah statistik deskriptif. Kami membandingkan pengetahuan sindrom sarang kosong 40 responden yang mengikuti seluruh rangkaian survei sebelum dan sesudah mereka menonton video psikoedukasi kami. Setelah menonton video psikoedukasi kami, kami menemukan bahwa 100% remaja dan 95% dewasa madya menyadari kebutuhan persiapan diri untuk menghadapi fase ini dan dampaknya bagi keluarga. Selain itu, 90% responden dapat memahami definisi, ciri gejala, cara penanganan, dan peran remaja terkait sindrom sarang kosong. Kami menyimpulkan bahwa video psikoedukasi dapat meningkatkan kesadaran orang tua dan remaja mengenai berbagai aspek sindrom sarang kosong.

Work stress related cardiovascular diseases among construction professionals

PurposeCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are responsible for one-third of global deaths. Work stress is a major risk factor for CVDs in the workforce. Construction professionals endure excessive work stress, yet their vulnerability to CVDs remains underexplored. The study investigated the prevalence of CVDs among construction professionals and its relationships to job stressors, stress coping methods and socio-demographics.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey was conducted among construction professionals in Australia wherein data related to job stressor experiences, stress management methods adopted, and incidents of CVDs were collected. Structural path analysis was conducted to discover associations.FindingsJunior level professionals reported higher incidents of angina and heart muscle weakening than others. Statistically significant positive associations were discovered between the reported CVDs, and job stressors such as excessive workload, unpredictable work hours, lack of support, discrimination and work–life conflict and negative stress coping methods such as consuming alcohol and/or drugs, emotional eating and aggression. However, no evidence was found to support the claim that demographic factors such as age and gender were also risk factors for CVDs.Originality/valueThe workers' compensation system provides financial protection to injured employees. It extends similar protection for work-related illnesses; however, it is more difficult to prove work-related causes for illnesses. The study provides scientific evidence to support the recognition of CVDs among construction professionals as work-related diseases, mediated by work stress.

Dyslexia in Higher Education

People can best help dyslexic students once they understand dyslexia's association with anxiety and effective coping strategies, both cognitively and emotionally. By highlighting the perspectives of dyslexic students, this book evidences the prevalence of anxiety in dyslexic communities. The shared experience from a range of dyslexic learners pinpoints best practice models and helps combat the isolation felt by many with learning difficulties. The author targets academic areas where students struggle, offering techniques to overcome these barriers. Such obstacles are not always due to cognitive factors but may be associated with negative experiences, leading to fear and uncertainty. Recounting these sticking points through student voices, rather than from a staff viewpoint, enables readers to find meaningful solutions to dyslexia-related problems. Through this dynamic methodology, the book shows researchers and practitioners how to understand dyslexic needs on an emotional level, while presenting dyslexic readers with practical coping methods.

Prediction of Beck Depression Inventory Score in EEG: Application of Deep-Asymmetry Method

There is ongoing research on using electroencephalography (EEG) to predict depression. In particular, the deep learning method in which brain waves are used as inputs of a convolutional neural network (CNN) is being widely researched and has shown remarkable performance. We built a regression model to predict the severity score (Beck Depression Inventory [BDI]) of depressed patients as an extension of the deep-asymmetry method, which has shown promising performance in depression classification. Predicting the severity of depression is very important because the treatment and coping methods are different for each severity level. We imaged brain waves using the deep-asymmetry method, used them to train a two-dimensional CNN-based deep learning model, and achieved satisfactory performance. The EEG image-based CNN approach will make an important contribution to creating a highly interpretable model for predicting depression in the future.

Coping Strategies in the Situation of Adaptation of International Students to Study at a Medical University

Introduction. The relevance of the research is determined by the search for scientific data, the practical use of which allows us to optimize the process of adaptation of international students receiving a medical education/ occupation in Russia. Success on this path is an additional factor in the competition in the global market of educational services. The purpose of the study: following the analysis of the adaptation resources of international students, to identify the main coping strategies in the situation of adaptation to learning at a medical university. Materials and Methods. The theoretical and methodological basis of the research rests on the works by R. Lazarus and J. Amirkhan. To determine the degree of socio-cultural adaptation, we conducted a survey of international students. The questions of the authorʼs questionnaire were compiled on the basis of the L. V. Yankovsky’s test on the adaptation of the individual to the new socio-cultural environment. The repertoire of coping strategies of international students was determined after the method of analysis of coping methods by R. Lazarus and S. Folkman. In the course of the work, methods of analysis, synthesis, and generalization were also used. Results. Based on the study, the main factors of socio-psychological adaptation that affect the choice of coping strategies are identified and described. It is noted that the personality structure and its components such as the level of intelligence, self-esteem and internal beliefs determine the degree and nature of the adaptation process of international students: internal resources of the individual (upbringing, moral guidelines, religion) and social factors (family, friends, etc.). It is established that favorable indicators of external environmental factors contribute to the choice of productive coping strategies, and, conversely, the lack of adaptive resources leads to ineffective coping with the unfavorable circumstances of new academic and living conditions. Discussion and Conclusion. The conclusions made on the basis of the conducted research contribute to the development of scientific ideas about the process of adaptation of international students studying at a Russian medical university.

Meaning-Making Coping Methods among Bereaved Parents: A Pilot Survey Study in Sweden

The death of a child may result in traumatizing forms of grief, and meaning-making coping with loss seems to be important in prevention of intense psychosocial problems among bereaved parents. The aim of this quantitative pilot study was to discover the divergent meaning-making coping methods used by bereaved parents in Sweden. In doing so, 162 respondents were selected using a convenience sampling method, and they responded to the modified version of RCOPE. The study revealed that the strategies talking to others about their feelings, pondering the meaning of life alone, and being in nature for greater emotional affiliation, i.e., what we call secular existential coping methods, have been the most used meaning-making coping methods among Swedish mourning parents. While explaining the results, we considered the respondents’ cultural background and speculated about the potential influence of cultural teachings and elements in the selection of ways of coping with bereavement. Further, we compared the results obtained with those of the two other Swedish studies conducted among people coping with cancer and COVID-19 to further discuss the impact of culture on coping with illness, loss, grief, and crisis. The study supports the idea that culture plays an essential role in the choice of coping methods.

Strategies in Countering Hoax and Hate Speech in Indonesia

Hoax and Hate Speech are cyber-crimes that are closely related to ideological, political and religious issues. In Indonesia, just before the 2019 Presidential Election, this crime is very common, mainly used to attack political opponents. In this study, we provide several samples of Hoax and Hate Speech crimes, namely those with ideological, political and religious nuances. We consider these three crime samples to be sufficient to illustrate that Hoax and Hate Speech greatly influence the stability of domestic security. Based on the results of research conducted at the Directorate of Cyber Crime Enforcement of the Indonesian Police Criminal Investigation Agency, we can conclude that the strategic steps that must be taken to tackle Hoax and Hate Speech are Preventive Efforts in the form of Cyber Patrol, Hoax labeling, analyzing media opinion trends, dissemination positive news through text media, clarification and public information, security carried out by cover names, cover jobs, and cover stories, and countermeasures. Then, to provide a deterrent effect to the community, repressive efforts through law enforcement activities must be carried out including investigations by means of the Cyber Patrol to find cyber-crime, providing technical assistance and tactical investigations, investigating units in the region in order to uncover networks of cyber perpetrators, providing assistance in examining digital evidence, and cooperating by exchanging information for the purpose of researching and investigating cyber-crime. With the coping methods described above, especially inter-regional police cooperation that is centrally controlled by maximizing technology, the Indonesian police are able to uncover and dismantle networks of cyber-crime perpetrators that occur in Indonesia such as hoaxes, hate speeches and terrorism.