Sense of coherence in Chinese and German students

Mayer, Claude–Hélène; Louw, Lynette; Ohe, Hartmut Von der

doi:10.4102/hsag.v24i0.1151

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“…In the compensatory model, SOC is understood as a resource and acts independently of stress levels, while in the protective model SOC is activated by a threat (Moksnes & Espnes, 2020). Although gender may be a variable that differentiates SOC levels among men and women (Mayer, Louw & von der Ohe, 2019), many studies do not detect this difference (Hochw€ alder & Saied, 2018;Volanen, Lahelma, Silventoinen & Suominen, 2004). SOC appears to be relevant to individual well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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Stress appraisal as a mediator between the sense of coherence and the frequency of stress coping strategies in women and men duringCOVID‐19 lockdown

Lelek-Kratiuk

Szczygieł

2022

Scandinavian J Psychology

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The COVID‐19 lockdown experience is a unique and unexpected stressful life situation. In our research project, we explored gender differences in the mean level of stress appraisal (SAQ), the frequency of stress coping strategies (COPE), and the sense of coherence (SOC), as well as gender differences in the strength of the relationships between SAQ, COPE, and SOC during the COVID‐19 lockdown. Finally, we tested if stressor appraisal (as a threat, harm/loss, or challenge) mediates the relationship between SOC and COPE in women and men respectively. Data were collected during the first wave of the COVID‐19 lockdown in Poland in 2020. An online survey was conducted among 326 adults aged between 18 and 72. We observed gender differences in the level of SAQ, COPE, and SOC and gender differences in the significance and strength of the correlations between these variables. SOC had a twofold effect on COPE in men: direct and indirect through SOC‐threat and SOC‐harm/loss. In women, SOC did not directly predict COPE frequency but affected COPE in an indirect way through SAQ. SAQ is an important factor that modifies the strength of the SOC effect on COPE in women and men during the lockdown.

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Stress appraisal as a mediator between the sense of coherence and the frequency of stress coping strategies in women and men duringCOVID‐19 lockdown

Lelek-Kratiuk

Szczygieł

2022

Scandinavian J Psychology

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“…Salutogens enhance an individual's ability to elicit and sustain a ‘sense of coherence and meaning’ towards life, thus bolstering their coping resources against stress (Stoltz & Schaffer, 2018). The sense of coherence between humans and the natural environment stemming from the concept of salutogenesis has been widely researched worldwide (Mayer et al, 2019). This strong sense of coherence is said to affect individuals' performance and success positively and relate to their social situations and network structures (Nosheen et al, 2014).…”

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The effects of forest bathing on psychological well‐being: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Siah

Goh

Lee

et al. 2023

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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Globally, around half (55%) of the population live in fast‐paced urban settings where many people find it challenging to manage their stress and respond to crises with a positive mindset. This resulted in prolonged distress where anxiety and fatigue caused physical and mental health concerns. Nature walks involving immersive exposure in the forest, and green spaces have been posited to offer physiological and psychological benefits. Therefore, in this systematic review, we evaluated the effects of forest bathing on psychological and physiological outcomes. We searched four English and five non‐English databases (Chinese and Korean) for peer‐reviewed studies published between January 2000 and March 2021. This review adhered to the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐analysis Statement 2020. The primary outcomes explored in this review were mainly psychological, including anxiety, depression, mood and quality of life. The secondary outcomes were physiological outcomes such as blood pressure and heart rate. We conducted a meta‐analysis on each outcome using the random‐effects model. Heterogeneity was assessed by the I2 statistic. Thirty‐six articles (21 in English, 3 in Chinese and 12 in Korean) with 3554 participants were included in this review. Our meta‐analysis suggested that forest bathing can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, we did not observe as many benefits in physiological outcomes. Against the background of the negative effects of urbanization on mental well‐being, this review highlighted the potential therapeutic role of forests in the contemporary world, lending further evidence‐based support for forest conservation.

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“…Moreover, an increased sense of coherence and subjective well-being before mobility has a significant connection with a greater sense of coherence and subjective well-being after mobility. Although some studies determine the diversity in SOC in relation to gender and the country from which students come [ 16 ], we believe that this should be further explored in future research also conducted in Croatia. International mobility contributed to a change in the attitudes of the participants regarding the difficulties of integrating in a foreign country, subjective well-being abroad, and the complexity of working abroad.…”

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“…This means adopting the habit of perceiving everyday life tensions as consistent, purposeful, and socially valuable. Some studies have found that gender significantly affects SOC [ 15 , 16 ], for example, that among female international students, a sense of coherence is positively related to the use of emotion-oriented strategies [ 15 ]. It was also found that SOC can be influenced by the socio-cultural characteristics of the country from which the students come [ 16 ].…”

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Erasmus+ Program and Nursing Students’ Sense of Coherence, Well-Being, and School Success

Matić¹,

Kurtović

Friganović

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Background: An international exchange program is an increasing phenomenon across Europe. Any opportunity for students to work or study abroad whilst undertaking their degree program could have a positive impact on their well-being, professional development, and general competences. Methods: The study was conducted on a cohort of 99 nursing students from the School of Nursing, who were followed before and after a one-month Erasmus+ mobility period. Quantitative data were collected using a sense of coherence, subjective well-being, and sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire. Qualitative data were collected using open-ended questions and interviewing the focus group. Results: Student mobility did not significantly alter their sense of coherence or subjective well-being. A significant positive correlation before and after mobility occurred between the sense of coherence, subjective well-being, and school success. According to the qualitative analysis, the students’ experiences were overall positive and stimulating, with many of them noticing better working conditions abroad. Conclusion: Although the international mobility of nursing students does not affect their sense of coherence and subjective well-being, it does contribute to changes in certain attitudes related to the profession and living conditions abroad. These findings may prove helpful in planning future mobilities during more favorable periods when school obligations are fewer.

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Sense of coherence in Chinese and German students

Cited by 8 publications

References 52 publications

Stress appraisal as a mediator between the sense of coherence and the frequency of stress coping strategies in women and men duringCOVID‐19 lockdown

Stress appraisal as a mediator between the sense of coherence and the frequency of stress coping strategies in women and men duringCOVID‐19 lockdown

The effects of forest bathing on psychological well‐being: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Erasmus+ Program and Nursing Students’ Sense of Coherence, Well-Being, and School Success

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