Stress and Avoidant Coping: Predictors of Quality of Life Among Filipino Graduating Students

Orines, Richardson D.; Dy, Maria Theresa Q.; Huen, Kyla H.; Maligaya, Kyla Nicole B.; Pangan, Josella May G.; Paulino, Nathalie D. C.; Racimo, Kurt Mosi Y.

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“…Furthermore, avoidant coping strategies refer to trying to avoid stressors rather than dealing with them. However, avoidant coping strategies are related to anxiety, depression, and burnout among healthcare professionals [27].…”

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Empathy and Coping Strategies Predict Quality of Life in Japanese Healthcare Professionals

Shoji,

Noguchi,

Waki

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sciences

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Burnout and secondary traumatic stress (STS), also referred to as compassion fatigue, are undeniable negative consequences experienced by healthcare professionals when working with patients. As frontline healthcare professionals are essential to communities, it is crucial to understand their mental health and how they cope with negative psychological responses. This study investigated the relationships between burnout, STS, compassion satisfaction, dispositional empathy, and stress management among Japanese healthcare professionals and students taking care of patients in clinical practice. The participants were 506 Japanese healthcare professionals and students (doctors, nurses, medical students, and nursing students) affiliated with Japanese Ministry of Defense Hospitals. The data were collected from March 2020 to May 2021. We assessed burnout, STS, and compassion satisfaction using the Professional Quality of Life Scale, dispositional empathy using the Interpersonal Reactivity Index, and coping with stress using the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory (Brief-COPE). Exploratory factor analysis of the Brief-COPE yielded three factors: active coping; support-seeking; and indirect coping. Personal distress, a self-oriented emotional empathy index, was related to higher burnout and STS scores and lower compassion satisfaction. Empathic concern, an other-oriented emotional empathy index, was associated with lower burnout and higher compassion satisfaction. Active coping strategies were associated with lower burnout and higher compassion satisfaction, whereas indirect coping strategies were associated with higher burnout and STS scores. In a comparison of empathy in professional categories, nurses presented higher personal distress than nursing students, and medical doctors showed lower fantasy tendencies than medical students. These results imply the complex relationships between empathy, coping strategies, and psychological responses among healthcare professionals. Further longitudinal study is needed to explore these complex relationships and to develop more precise and effective psycho-educational interventions to prevent burnout and STS.

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Empathy and Coping Strategies Predict Quality of Life in Japanese Healthcare Professionals

Shoji,

Noguchi,

Waki

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sciences

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Mental Health and Quality of Life among University Students with Disabilities: The Moderating Role of Religiosity and Social Connectedness

Al-Shaer,

Aliedan,

Zayed

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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This research paper explores the intricate interplay between mental health (MH), quality of life (QOL), religiosity, and social connectedness among students with disabilities. In the context of a growing awareness of the multifaceted nature of well-being, this study aims to unravel the moderating effects of religiosity and social connectedness on the relationship between mental health and the overall quality of life experienced by students with disabilities. Utilizing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), this research investigates direct and moderating effects within the proposed conceptual framework. The results indicate that all mental health disorder dimensions (stress, depression, and anxiety) negatively and significantly affect the quality of life of students with disabilities; moreover, the negative impact of stress on QOL is dampened by the moderation effect of social connectedness. Similarly, the negative impact of anxiety on QOL is dampened by the moderation effect of religiosity. However, the findings indicate that social connectedness fails to dampen the negative impact of depression (and anxiety (β = −0.12)) on QOL. Similarly, the findings reveal that religiosity is unable to dampen the negative effect of depression and stress on QOL. These findings’ implications extend to the theoretical and practical domains, informing interventions and support systems aimed at enhancing the overall quality of life of people with disabilities.

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The Phenomenon of Teachers’ Burnout: Its Implication for Job Satisfaction

De la Cruz,

Macalisang

2024

JIP

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Teachers play an indispensable role in the lives of children; however, in recent years, the demands of teaching have increased significantly. This study aims to determine the feelings of burnout among secondary public-school teachers in the District of Aloran, Division of Misamis Occidental. It examines the elements contributing to teacher burnout, its impact on job satisfaction, and the coping mechanisms teachers use to mitigate it. Informant teachers, who participated in one-on-one interviews, were employed during the 2023–2024 academic year and were identified as experiencing burnout based on the results of the Maslach Burnout Inventory. A transcendental phenomenological approach and a qualitative study design were employed. The findings reveal that concerns about academics, administration, and workload demands significantly contribute to teacher burnout, affecting their well-being and hindering their professional growth. To manage burnout, teachers utilize coping strategies such as seeking social support and engaging in self-care practices. The study proposes program interventions, including upgrading and continuing current programs that support and enhance teacher well-being, along with offering competitive compensation and benefits. These findings suggest that a holistic approach addressing equity and inclusion, enhancing teacher professional development, and promoting cooperation among stakeholders will transform the school system, providing high-quality, relevant, and inclusive education.

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Stress and Avoidant Coping: Predictors of Quality of Life Among Filipino Graduating Students

Cited by 3 publications

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Empathy and Coping Strategies Predict Quality of Life in Japanese Healthcare Professionals

Empathy and Coping Strategies Predict Quality of Life in Japanese Healthcare Professionals

Mental Health and Quality of Life among University Students with Disabilities: The Moderating Role of Religiosity and Social Connectedness

The Phenomenon of Teachers’ Burnout: Its Implication for Job Satisfaction

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