A weak sense of coherence is associated with a higher mortality risk

Abstract

A weak SOC was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality. Health promotion focusing on strengthening SOC may be a promising new strategy, potentially affecting not only mental health but also mortality.

Effectiveness of Short-Term Solution-Focused Group Training on Sense of Psychological ‎Coherence among Female Adolescents

“…Studies have confirmed the negative relationship of this sense with dysfunction in everyday life and stress (Damgard et al, 2015) and also the positive relationship of this sense with facilitation of adaptive coping in the face of inherent stressors (Supper et al, 2014). Additionally, it has been revealed that it is a strong predictor of depression (Haukalla et al, 2013) and anxiety (Moksnes et al, 2013).…”

“…A review of the research by Shakarami et al (2014) shows that solution-focused therapy moderates the problems of couples by reducing their stress level. Additionally, Supper et al (2014) have found that strong presence of the sense of psychological coherence facilitates adaptive coping in the face of inherent stressors. Kimhi (2015) in a study indicated that those with higher sense of psychological coherence obtain better scores for their response in the face of sustained stresses.…”

“…Further, people with a high sense of coherence are better able to find a solution for their problems (Wang et al, 2014). This sense is a construct that assists the individuals in the thick of the stressful life and is the main core of Salutogenic (origin of health) theory and focuses more on health than disease (Supper et al, 2014). This sense shows why some people remain healthy under the pressure of different stresses while others become injured and sick .…”

“…Additionally, it has been revealed that it is a strong predictor of depression (Haukalla et al, 2013) and anxiety (Moksnes et al, 2013). According to the studies conducted, enjoying a strong sense of coherence leads to the facilitation of adaptive coping in the face of inherent stressors in daily life (Supper et al, 2014) and higher efficiency and greater coping ability of nurses (Matsushita, 2014) and takes care of people with dementia through improving life quality (Wang et al, 2014) and is helpful in stress management and life health promotion ( Fossion, Leys, Vandelear, Kempenaned, Braun, Verbanck, & Linkowski, 2014).…”

“…A sense of coherence is defined as a general and flexible orientation towards life (Grevenstein et al, 2014). This sense is the source of health promotion and indicates the individual's coping ability to overcome difficulties and stressful situations (Supper et al, 2014). Antonovsky sense of coherence theory suggests that this sense is composed of three components including comprehensibility, manageability and meaningfulness, which is associated with both physical and mental health so that it leads to health promotion through making an impact on our immune system and endocrine glands (Flensborg-Madsen, Vetegedt, & Merrick, 2014).…”