Coping among adolescents: Differences and interaction effects of gender, age, and supportive social relationships in Arab culture

Albqoor, Maha Alkaid; Hamdan, Khaldoun M.; Shaheen, Abeer; Albqour, Hiba; Banhidarah, Nejood; Amre, Huda M.; Hamdan‐Mansour, Ayman M.

doi:10.1007/s12144-021-02179-4

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“…This has been sustained by the results of this study where most of the medical students did not have any previous palliative care course nor particular education about palliative care. Such findings have been also found in other health field such as nursing where nursing students found to lack appropriate knowledge and skills related to palliative and end of life care [ 2 , 27 , 28 ]. These are remarkable results in the study as those students are studying in the advanced levels of their academic programs where most of them are in their 6 th year which is the last year.…”

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confidence: 59%

“…This could be related to passionate type of care which female are more likely and capable to practice than male medical students which also is supported by previous international reports [ 29 ]. Gender role is one significant contributing factors that have been emphasized in previous in Jordanian studies and found to influencing quality of care outcomes [ 28 , 30 , 31 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Status and predictors of medical students’ knowledge and attitude towards palliative care in Jordan: a cross-sectional study

Younis,

Hamdan-Mansour

2024

BMC Palliat Care

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Background Palliative care focuses on the ability of medical students to use their expanded experiences and knowledge; however, basic medical education does not provide adequate knowledge and skills regarding palliative and end-of-life care. This study designed to examine knowledge related to palliative care and attitudes toward dying people among medical students in Jordan. Methods Cross-sectional, descriptive design was used in this study. A total of 404 medical students were recruited using convenience sampling techniques from six medical programs. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire in relation to knowledge and attitudes regarding palliative care and dying persons using Palliative Care Assessment Knowledge (PCAK) and Frommelt Attitudes toward Care of the Dying Scale Form B (FATCOD-B). Results Medical students have a moderate level of knowledge related to palliative care in (PCAK) part1 subscale about; pain managing (n = 156, 38.6 %), managing other palliative care symptoms (n = 164, 40.6 %), and in witnesses' family counseling and breaking bad news discussion (n = 178, 44.1 %). However, medical students have inadequate knowledge concerning the palliative care in part-2of the scale. Furthermore, students have positive attitudes towards caring for dying patients with mean score of 108.76 (SD = 8.05). The highest ranked attitude subscales were; Fairs/Malaise (M = 29.03, SD = 4.28), Communication (M = 21.39, SD = 2.51) and Relationship (M = 18.31, SD = 1.55). There was a significant difference in attitudes in relation to gender (t = -5.14, p < 0.001) with higher female mean score (M = 109.97) than males (M = 105.47). Also significant difference found among those who are exposed to Palliative Care and those who are not (t = -6.33, p < 0.001) with higher mean score of those exposed to palliative acre courses (M=298) than those who did not (M=106). Conclusion Improving knowledge and attitudes of medical students regarding palliative and end of life care should be highlighted to medical educators and medical schools need to incorporate palliative and end-of-life care into medical curricula across all levels

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confidence: 59%

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confidence: 99%

Status and predictors of medical students’ knowledge and attitude towards palliative care in Jordan: a cross-sectional study

Younis,

Hamdan-Mansour

2024

BMC Palliat Care

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“…Gender-based comparisons revealed that female children of single parents scored significantly higher than their male counterparts in coping strategies such as positive reappraisal, seeking guidance or support, acceptance or resignation, and emotional discharge. This gender disparity is supported by prior research which suggests that females may exhibit a greater tendency towards using positive reappraisal (67-69), seeking guidance (69,70), acceptance or resignation (71,72), and emotional discharge (69,73) as coping mechanisms. Conversely, no significant differences were observed in parenting styles between male and female children, a finding that aligns with existing research indicating the absence of gender bias in the perception of parenting styles (74).…”

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confidence: 54%

Perceived Parenting Styles in Relation with Coping Strategies among the Children of Single Parents in Pakistan

Ali,

Javaid,

Mahmood

et al. 2024

JHRR

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Background: The dynamics within single-parent families, particularly the influence of parenting styles on the coping strategies of children, have garnered significant attention in psychological research. The intricate relationship between a parent's approach to raising their child and the child's subsequent development of coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges is pivotal to understanding the psychosocial well-being of children in single-parent families. Objective: This study aimed to elucidate the correlations between different parenting styles—permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative—and the coping strategies adopted by children of single parents. Additionally, it sought to identify which parenting styles significantly predict the coping strategies utilized by these children. Methods: A correlational and comparative study design was employed, involving 153 adolescents aged 13 to 19 from single-parent families in Faisalabad and Sargodha, Pakistan. The Coping Response Inventory (CRI) and Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) were utilized to measure coping strategies and parenting styles, respectively. Data analysis was conducted using Pearson’s moment correlation, regression analysis, and Independent Samples T-Test to examine the relationships between parenting styles and coping strategies and to assess gender differences. Results: The findings indicated a significant positive correlation between permissive and authoritarian parenting styles (r ranging from .439 to .787, p < .01). Regression analysis revealed that logical analysis, positive reappraisal, and problem-solving were significant predictors of coping strategies (p < .001). Gender-based analysis showed females scored significantly higher in positive reappraisal, seeking guidance/support, acceptance/resignation, and emotional discharge coping strategies compared to males (p < .005). No significant gender differences were found in parenting styles. Conclusion: The study highlights the significant impact of permissive and authoritarian parenting styles on the development of coping strategies among children of single parents. Tailored interventions supporting single parents in adopting more adaptive parenting styles could foster better coping mechanisms in their children, enhancing their psychosocial well-being.

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“…In the Arab region, adolescents face additional stressors related to socio-political instability, economic uncertainty, and cultural expectations, which may impact their psychological well-being and resilience furthermore [43].…”

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Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Translation of the Psy-Flex Scale in a sample of Lebanese Adolescents

Topalian,

Mir,

Malaeb

et al. 2024

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Background:Psychologic flexibility, integral to mental wellbeing, has gained popularity for its role in fostering adaptive coping mechanisms. However, research on this subject in the Middle Eastern population, particularly among adolescents, is limited. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the Psy-Flex Scale in a sample of Lebanese adolescents. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, 793 adolescents form all districts/governorates participated in the study conducted in November 2023 using a snowball sampling technique. The Psy-Flex Scale and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale were used in this study. Results: CFA indicated that the fit of the one-factor model of the Psy-Flex Scale was modest: RMSEA = .109 (90% CI .090, .130), SRMR = .039, CFI = .948, TLI = .914. The modification index between items 3 and 6 was high; after adding a correlation between those residuals, the fit indices improved: RMSEA = .089 (90% CI .069, .112), SRMR = .033, CFI = .969, TLI = .942. The composite reliability of scores was adequate in the total sample (ω = .84 / α = .84). We were able to show the invariance across sex at the configural, metric, and scalar levels. No significant difference was seen between males and females in terms of psychological flexibility scores (17.91 ± 4.90 vs 17.40 ± 4.34; t(791) = 1.50; p = .134). Concurrent validity was shown since higher psychological flexibility was significantly associated with lower depression (r = -.08; p = .024) and lower anxiety (r = -.10; p = .004), but not stress (r = .06; p = .090). Conclusion: The validation of the Arabic Psy-Flex Scale represents a significant contribution to Arab mental health research, providing a culturally sensitive tool to assess psychological flexibility in adolescents and explore its associations with psychological distress.

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Coping among adolescents: Differences and interaction effects of gender, age, and supportive social relationships in Arab culture

Cited by 10 publications

References 23 publications

Status and predictors of medical students’ knowledge and attitude towards palliative care in Jordan: a cross-sectional study

Status and predictors of medical students’ knowledge and attitude towards palliative care in Jordan: a cross-sectional study

Perceived Parenting Styles in Relation with Coping Strategies among the Children of Single Parents in Pakistan

Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Translation of the Psy-Flex Scale in a sample of Lebanese Adolescents

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