Amygdala Changes Through Breathing Exercise in Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic

<p style="text-align: justify;">The article is aimed at studying the anxiety and stress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Stresses caused by global risks such as pandemics are associated with an increase in the level of anxiety, fears, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessions. One of the important areas of research of this phenomenon is the study of factors affecting the reduction of anxiety and ways of coping with it, evaluating the effectiveness of recommendations and areas of work that can be carried out in psychological practice. The situation of the COVID-19 pandemic has its own specific features that can also affect the specifics of experiencing stress and anxiety. Therefore, the assessment of ways to cope with stress should be based on taking this situation into account. The analysis of foreign studies is carried out, the recommendations that foreign researchers highlight are considered. The ways of overcoming anxiety and stress specific to the pandemic situation and recommendations developed by the authors on the basis of this have been identified: raising awareness of coronavirus infection, reducing discussion of issues related to COVID-19, increasing discussion of other topics, paying attention not only to negative news about the pandemic, but also to positive ones, using the Internet as a leisure activity. One of the ways to maintain positive emotions can be the formation of a sense of gratitude and kindness. The article describes several actions that a person can perform to provide emotional support and empirically estimates them. The proposed recommendations can be used to determine the directions of psychological assistance in the practical work of a psychologist, in the construction of psychotherapeutic and advisory work.</p>

show abstract

Thriving Amidst Change: BEEd Student's Coping Strategies and Insights in the Modular Distance Learning Modality

Bangoy,

Tan

2023

RGSA

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction: When Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic was declared, West Visayas State University-Himamaylan City Campus opted to adopt flexible learning to continue the learning of tertiary education students at home by using Modular Distance Learning to accommodate students living in far-flung areas without internet access. This study aimed to discover the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) students' coping strategies and insights into using modular distance learning modality. Theoretical framework: This qualitative study is anchored on constructionism. The fundamental assumption of constructionism that reality is constructed which means reality is not an ontologically objective, given reality. Human invents models, concepts, and schemes to better understand or make sense with the experience and continually test and modify these constructed reality with the new experience. Humans do not construct interpretation separately, but with careful consideration of the shared practices and understanding. Methodology: Data were gathered using the qualitative phenomenological approach by conducting two semi-structured interviews with ten (10) Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) university students. Participants were selected using the purposive sampling method, specifically the criterion sampling method. Thematic Analysis was done using NVIVO to analyze the data collected. Results and discussion: It was discovered that students built various coping strategies like motivating themselves to survive, taking a break after stressful days, praying to conquer difficulties, trusting God`s plan, setting up schedules to manage time effectively, and collaborating with friends and classmates to understand the complex lesson better. Appreciating the value and elements of traditional learning and realizing that everything they do is for the love is self, dreams, and family are two important insights for the students. Conclusion: Teachers may foster an environment that promotes self-motivation among students. Students may recognize their strengths, set goals, find intrinsic motivation, and develop a positive mindset to succeed academically. The school may organize activities to further enhance the spirit of collaboration, perseverance, and resilience among students.

show abstract

scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.

Contact Info

customersupport@researchsolutions.com

10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614

Henderson, NV 89052, USA

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Blog Terms and Conditions API Terms Privacy Policy Contact Cookie Preferences Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Made with 💙 for researchers

Part of the Research Solutions Family.

Amygdala Changes Through Breathing Exercise in Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 4 publications

References 23 publications

NURSE: Five Micropractices to Reduce Stress

NURSE: Five Micropractices to Reduce Stress

Foreign Experience in the Prevention of the COVID-19 Pandemic Stress

Thriving Amidst Change: BEEd Student's Coping Strategies and Insights in the Modular Distance Learning Modality

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About