“Appreciate the Little Things”: A Qualitative Survey of Men’s Coping Strategies and Mental Health Impacts During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Wilson, Michael J.; Seidler, Zac E.; Oliffe, John L.; Toogood, Nicholas; Kealy, David; Ogrodniczuk, John S.; Walther, Andreas; Rice, Simon

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“…They typically avoid stress management techniques that focus on emotions (Situngkir, 2018). Men typically cope with the process of avoiding, dulling, distracting, adapting, and engaging in new activities (Wilson et al, 2022). Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate distress and coping strategies in male DM patients.…”

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Distress and Coping Strategy among Indonesian Men with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Nugroho,

Chandra,

Laila

et al. 2024

Nurs. Med. J. Nursing

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Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can have a notable impact on the psychological and physical well-being of individuals, which, in turn, affects the management of the condition. Both men and women experience stress and adopt distinct coping strategies. However, research focusing specifically on T2DM in men is still limited. Purpose: The present study aimed to investigate the distress and coping strategies adopted by outpatient men with T2DM in Malang, East Java, Indonesia.Methods: This study employed a qualitative research design and conducted in-depth interviews with 24 outpatient men with T2DM. The interview guidelines were formulated using the Bahasa Indonesia version of the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS17) questionnaire, which includes four domains: physician distress, emotional burden, regimen distress, and interpersonal distress. Thematic analysis was performed to analyze the results gathered during the research and compile them into a final report. Results: The study revealed that individuals diagnosed with T2DM experienced a range of emotional and practical difficulties, including feelings of fear, anxiety, and a lack of understanding. Disease burden, a lack of understanding of healthcare services, difficulties managing their diet, routine medication, financial concerns, and fatigue also contributed to the distress. To cope with distress, the informants identified eight distinct coping strategies. Among these, the most effective was receiving support from family members. Additionally, acceptance of the condition, self-management, a positive attitude, understanding of the illness, participation in the diabetes community, spiritual solace, and gaining further knowledge of T2DM were also identified. Conclusion: The findings of this research indicate that men experience eight distinct types of stress and utilize comparable coping strategies associated with T2DM. Emotional distress represents the predominant pressure, while family support constitutes the primary coping strategy. These results are important for nurses and other healthcare professionals in supporting patients.

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Distress and Coping Strategy among Indonesian Men with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Nugroho,

Chandra,

Laila

et al. 2024

Nurs. Med. J. Nursing

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Exploring the Role of Masturbation as a Coping Strategy in Women

Wehrli,

Bodenmann,

Clemen

et al. 2024

International Journal of Sexual Health

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Objectives Recent findings suggest that individuals tend to engage in masturbation more frequently when experiencing elevated levels of psychological stress, and there appears to be distinguishable effects on stress response based on clitoral and vaginal stimulation. In this concurrent mixed-method study, we aimed to investigate this association in more detail using a convenience sample of 370 women. Methods Quantitative data were used to examine whether higher psychological distress was associated with higher levels of masturbation frequency depending on the mode of stimulation, while qualitative data gave further insight into this association. Results In regression analysis, higher levels of general and subscale-specific psychological distress were significantly associated with higher clitoral, but not combined clitoral and vaginal masturbation frequency. Qualitative content analysis showed that masturbation was used as a reliable coping strategy and self-care strategy which induced positive affective states, such as happiness and relaxation. Very few women reported negative feelings associated with masturbation. Mixed-method analysis revealed that women who indicated to use of masturbation for coping or self-care or who reported negative feelings did not differ in their level of psychological distress from women who did not report using it. The positive effects of masturbation were not related to the mode of stimulation. Conclusions Results showed the complexity of how psychological distress is related to sexual activity and point to the potential benefits of masturbation for dealing with psychological distress and for enhancing general well-being. Our results have various implications for researchers, clinicians, and society.

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How Individuals with Mental Health Challenges Coped During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Richardson,

Aranda,

Cook

et al. 2024

Clin Nurs Res

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There is growing awareness of the significant mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on many Americans. Less is known about the effects on individuals who were living with mental health conditions prior to the pandemic’s onset. In addition, little research has explored how this group is coping positively with the challenges of COVID-19. Understanding the strengths these individuals bring to pandemic demands and disruptions can inform recovery for these individuals in the aftermath of this public health emergency. Using results from a cross-sectional, online survey administered during April and May 2020, we use qualitative methods to examine how individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety were coping with COVID-19. Participants were recruited from two networks of statewide behavioral health community programs in New Jersey and New York. Data come from 48 participants who reported current symptoms of anxiety assessed by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 Scale and/or depression assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire-2. These respondents demonstrated resilience in navigating disruptions brought on by COVID-19 and reported a range of healthy coping strategies. We identified three themes characterizing successful coping strategies, including utilizing social support systems, practicing self-care, and adjusting one’s mindset to deal with challenging experiences. When designing programs, policies, and clinical approaches to support people with mental health conditions, it is essential to focus on strengths. The coping strategies shared by the individuals in this study demonstrate and build on their resilience. More research is needed to discover the strengths people exhibit to deal with the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“Appreciate the Little Things”: A Qualitative Survey of Men’s Coping Strategies and Mental Health Impacts During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 11 publications

References 68 publications

Distress and Coping Strategy among Indonesian Men with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Distress and Coping Strategy among Indonesian Men with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Exploring the Role of Masturbation as a Coping Strategy in Women

How Individuals with Mental Health Challenges Coped During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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