Download or read book THE EFFECTS OF STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM ON PERCEIVED STRESS SELF EFFICACY AND COPING STYLES OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Stress Management Training Program on perceived stress, self-efficacy and coping styles of preparatory school students in Middle East Technical University. Pre-posttest experimental control group design was used to investigate the effectiveness of Stress Management Training Program. Before the main study, reliability and validity studies of Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), College Adjustment Self-efficacy Scale (CASES) and Student Coping Instrument (SCOPE) were carried out with one hundred and forty one students. Three hundred and sixty six students (154 females and 212 males) contributed the main study. Among them, sixteen students were randomly assigned in the experimental and control group. While the Stress Management Training Program was applied for experimental group, control group did not receive any treatment. The program continued for six weeks, once a week for 90 minutes. The program included the effective and in-effective ways of coping with stress, emotions and thoughts that affect behaviors, relaxation training, problem solving and assertiveness training. ANOVA, Mann-Withney U and two-related samples Wilcoxon tests were used to analyze data. The results of analysis of variance showed a gender difference between males and females. Females had higher scores in perceived stress, socially related life events and emotion-focused coping. The results of Wilcoxon test showed a significant reduction between pre and post test scores of experimental group in perceived stress scores and the frequency of socially related life events. No difference was found for CASES and SCOPE. At the end of the study, the findings were discussed and recommendations were presented.
Download or read book Impact of Stress coping Strategies on Perceived Stress Intrinsic Motivation and Self efficacy Levels of Students written by Tanya M. Hudson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stress-coping strategies are identified by researchers as conditions used suitable to a situation when adolescents have a change in their environment or a stressor that they cannot control. The purpose of this dissertation was to explore the impact of stress-coping strategies on perceived stress levels, levels of intrinsic motivation, and self-efficacy. According to the research, stress results from an imbalance between the requirements of the environment and one's ability to cope with it (Aldwin, 2007). The inquiry was conducted in a high school of convenience where the researcher had access to the students available to participate in this mixed-method design. The use of suitable coping strategies depends on several factors. Three researched-based stress-coping strategies were examined. Emotion-focused, avoidance-focused, and problem-focused skills were implemented into the study, and focus groups were used to embed the quantitative findings into the qualitative survey results. Research has shown that adolescents often benefit when they can combine one or more coping strategies to address the stressor. Since strategies have benefits and costs associated with them, it is necessary to identify the long-lasting stressors adolescents face in order to find a response related to or based on the context of the stressor. The descriptive analysis of the presurvey and postsurvey, implementation of strategies, and open-ended discussion data collected were analyzed to determine the impact stress-coping strategies have on perceived stress levels, intrinsic motivation, and self-efficacy. A Chi-Square Goodness of Fit was used to indicate the distribution of responses along with the percentage of agreement between respondents on the whole item. The researcher combined three instruments into one survey to measure the students' perceived stress levels, levels of intrinsic motivation, and self-efficacy. The presurvey and postsurvey design was performed to determine a correlation in these three variables. The data from the quantitative and qualitative design combined were used to answer the three questions and to review any possible correlations of the three variables to determine a relationship using a Pearson correlation and t test. Results, strengths of the study, and limitations are discussed in the final dissertation.
Download or read book Efficacy of Coping Skills and Self care Behaviors of Graduate Psychology Students in Their First Semester written by Morgan Green and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between coping styles, self-care strategies and perceived stress level during the first semester of enrollment in a graduate program in psychology. Participants were 67 graduate students enrolled either in a Counseling Psychology master's program or a Clinical Psychology doctoral program at a Pacific Northwest university. Self report questionnaires were used to assess levels of perceived stress, coping styles, self-care practices, and demographics. Although there were no overall significant differences related to perceived stress, there were significant correlations within demographic sub-groups related to coping styles and self-care practices. Future research is necessary to determine if these self-care patterns might vary for practitioner focused versus research focused programs and to determine the stability of the self-care patterns throughout graduate training and career establishment.
Download or read book A Program Design Focusing on Self efficacy Social Support and Physical Exercise to Reduce the Level of Stress of Psychology Graduate Students written by Roselynn J. Garcia-Almonte and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earning a professional degree can be a gratifying experience, but it also can be a phase of apprehension and stress, as students are faced with personal, work, and academic challenges that involve demands on their selves, time, relationships, and finances. Students' wellbeing is a growing concern for mental health professionals and educators. Thus, the following prevention program design called the MeFirst Program was created to educate graduate students about stress and the stress reduction effects of specific coping mechanisms, such as self-efficacy, physical exercise, and social support. The target population consists of graduate students enrolled in master's and doctoral psychology degree program. This program will also discuss factors (e.g. multiple demanding roles) that place graduate students, a relatively unexplored population, at a higher risk of developing significant stress. The program will also provide support and resources for graduate students to help reduce stress. Valid and reliable assessment tools will be used at the beginning and ending of the program to evaluate its effectiveness- Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), a modified version of Bandura's Self-Efficacy Scale and the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ). It is expected that psychology graduate students in the MeFirst program will be able to increase social support, exercise, and efficacy and reduce their stress levels. In addition, future improvements to the program will be discussed. The strengths and limitations of the proposed program and future plans for the growth of the program will be discussed.
Download or read book Exploring General Self efficacy Coping and Perceived Stress written by Skye Gallagher and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies used to cope with stress are health behaviors that can influence both stress levels and stress-related health outcomes. When practiced long-term, coping behaviors that are approach-oriented or health-enhancing tend to be adaptive, and those that are avoidant or health-risk tend to be maladaptive. Stress coping interventions in the current literature will often only focus on increasing adaptive behaviors, but decreasing maladaptive behaviors may follow a separate health behavior change process. The current exploratory study tested a basic health behavior change framework with the use of general self-efficacy (GSE), because task-specific self-efficacy is a common predictor of health behaviors according to many theoretical models. College student participants were cross-sectionally administered surveys that measured GSE, adaptive and maladaptive coping behaviors, and perceived stress. The results showed an indirect negative effect of GSE on perceived stress through maladaptive coping, but adaptive coping did not act as a mediator. Additionally, participants with a high adaptive/low maladaptive coping profile reported significantly lower PSS levels than those with a low adaptive/high maladaptive profile. This provides preliminary support for the idea that maladaptive coping behaviors may be changed independently from adaptive coping, although more research is needed in the context of full health behavior change models. Future stress coping interventions could be enhanced by addressing both components, in order to create the most optimal coping profile for stress reduction, above and beyond the benefits of altering adaptive coping alone.
Download or read book Stress Inoculation Training written by Donald Meichenbaum and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1985 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Research Anthology on Mental Health Stigma Education and Treatment written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-02-05 with total page 1305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In times of uncertainty and crisis, the mental health of individuals become a concern as added stressors and pressures can cause depression, anxiety, and stress. Today, especially with more people than ever experiencing these effects due to the Covid-19 epidemic and all that comes along with it, discourse around mental health has gained heightened urgency. While there have always been stigmas surrounding mental health, the continued display of these biases can add to an already distressing situation for struggling individuals. Despite the experience of mental health issues becoming normalized, it remains important for these issues to be addressed along with adequate education about mental health so that it becomes normalized and discussed in ways that are beneficial for society and those affected. Along with raising awareness of mental health in general, there should be a continued focus on treatment options, methods, and modes for healthcare delivery. The Research Anthology on Mental Health Stigma, Education, and Treatment explores the latest research on the newest advancements in mental health, best practices and new research on treatment, and the need for education and awareness to mitigate the stigma that surrounds discussions on mental health. The chapters will cover new technologies that are impacting delivery modes for treatment, the latest methods and models for treatment options, how education on mental health is delivered and developed, and how mental health is viewed and discussed. It is a comprehensive view of mental health from both a societal and medical standpoint and examines mental health issues in children and adults from all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds and in a variety of professions, including healthcare, emergency services, and the military. This book is ideal for psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, counsellors, religious leaders, mental health support agencies and organizations, medical professionals, teachers, researchers, students, academicians, mental health practitioners, and more.
Download or read book Achievement Emotions in University Teaching and Learning Students Stress and Well being written by Jesus de la Fuente and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stress Education for College Students written by James H. Humphrey and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stress can affect anyone regardless of age, sex, creed, or race. It can rear its head anywhere and anytime, and it has likely been a fact of life since prehistoric days. While stress is obviously a concern of all, it has particular resonance among college students, from freshmen experiencing their first separation from home to seniors having to find that first job. In addition, students have to face other worries like time constraints, grades, and financial woes. Stress also can afflict an entire group, as witnessed by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. With stress such an indisputable part of life, it is of critical importance for individuals to learn to cope with it. This book is geared towards college courses in stress management, which have been found to reduce the symptoms of stress and raise self-esteem among students. College students will find it especially helpful to learn how to cope with stress at a young age, so as to be ready to face life in "the real world." Throughout the book are helpful and varied techniques for dealing with stress, along with "principles of living" that most people can use in daily life. Examples of these principles include continuous self-evaluation, talking things over, recognising one's accomplishments, and taking things less seriously. Given the need to face and adapt to stressful situations throughout life, the education offered by this book is informative, insightful, and practical for everyday use.
Download or read book Raising Mental Health Awareness in Higher Education Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Martin, Melissa and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The state of college students’ mental health is a growing phenomenon across university campuses. Educators often watch students struggle with academic, social, financial, and familial issues. Over the past decade, these issues have led to an increasing number of students exhibiting behavior related to anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Raising Mental Health Awareness in Higher Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities describes the current state of college students’ mental health in the United States, influences that contribute to wavering mental health, factors that promote flourishing mental health, and interventions that support mental health. While highlighting present programs and activities, readers will find new methods that can be implemented to support the needs of college students. This book is an important resource for staff and faculty in postsecondary institutions seeking current research on the growing problem of mental health in higher education.
Download or read book Self Leadership written by Christopher P. Neck and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the scholars who first developed the theory of self-leadership (Christopher P. Neck, Charles C. Manz, & Jeffery D. Houghton), Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence offers powerful yet practical advice for leading yourself to personal excellence. Grounded in research, this milestone book is based on a simple yet revolutionary principle: First learn to lead yourself, and then you will be in a solid position to effectively lead others. This inclusive approach to self-motivation and self-influence equips readers with the strategies and tips they need to build a strong foundation in the study of management, as well as enhancing their own personal effectiveness.
Download or read book The Effects of a Cognitive Stress Management Program on Perceptions of Stress Levels written by Sara Sue Schaeffer and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Promoting Emotional Resilience written by Ronald E. Smith and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grounded in extensive research, this book presents a brief emotion-focused coping skills program that helps clients regulate their affective responses in stressful situations. Cognitive–affective stress management training (CASMT) promotes resilience by integrating cognitive-behavioral strategies with relaxation training, mindfulness, and other techniques. Systematic guidelines are provided for implementing CASMT with individuals or groups. The book includes detailed instructions for using induced affect, a procedure that elicits arousal in session and enables clients to practice new emotion regulation skills. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the volume's 16 reproducible handouts and forms in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size, and can also download a muscle relaxation training audio track.
Download or read book The Handbook of Stress Science written by Richard Contrada, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-09-29 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[F]or those who are entering the field or who want to broaden their perspective, Ibelieve that this Handbook is indispensible. More than just a contribution to the field, theHandbook may well become a classic."--PsycCRITIQUES "The editors fully achieved their goal of producing a state-of-the-science stress reference for use by investigators, educators, and practitioners with clinical and health interests."--Psycho-Oncology "This is an important book about the scientific study of stress and human adaptation. It brings together both empirical data and theoretical developments that address the fundamental question of how psychosocial variables get inside the body to influence neurobiological processes that culminate in physical disease." From the Foreword by David C. Glass, PhD Emeritus Professor of Psychology Stony Brook University Edited by two leading health psychologists, The Handbook of Stress Science presents a detailed overview of key topics in stress and health psychology. With discussions on how stress influences physical health-including its effects on the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, and immune systems-the text is a valuable source for health psychologists, as well as researchers in behavioral medicine, neuroscience, genetics, clinical and social psychology, sociology, and public health. This state-of-the-art resource reviews conceptual developments, empirical findings, clinical applications, and investigative strategies and tools from the past few decades of stress research. It represents all major approaches to defining stress and describes the themes and developments that characterize the field of health-related stress research. The five sections of this handbook cover: Current knowledge regarding the major biological structures and systems that are involved in the stress response Social-contextual contributions to stress and to processes of adaptation to stress, including the workplace, socioeconomic status, and social support The concept of cognitive appraisal as it relates to stress and emotion psychological factors influencing stress such as, personality, gender, and adult development The evidence linking stress to health-related behaviors and mental and physical health outcomes Research methods, tools, and strategies, including the principles and techniques of both laboratory experimentation and naturalistic stress research
Download or read book Psychological Distress among University Students written by Man Cheung Chung and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Guest Editors would like to express their profound gratitude to Dr Isabella Giulia Franzoi for her valuable work in initiating this Research Topic and actively contributing to it.
Download or read book Stress and Coping an Anthology written by Richard S. Lazarus and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluated are stress causes and its effects, both physical and emotional. Also studied are coping and stress management techniques.
Download or read book Academic Stressors Perceived Stress and Coping Strategies Among Undergraduate Students written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stress is common among college students and is a predominant factor interfering with academic performance. This study evaluated how college students perceive their level of stress, the coping strategies used, and the use of resources to offset stress offered by the university. This study showed that overall, undergraduate students at JMU experienced moderate levels of stress. Pressure to succeed, balancing coursework, and lack of motivation were the most prevalent academic stressors experienced by students. This study provides evidence that perceptions of stress greatly impact student behavior and use of coping strategies. Variation in coping strategies among students highlights the importance of increased awareness to stress management resources in order to maximize student well-being and potential.
