Stress Coping Strategies in Indian Military Pilots-Preliminary Observations

Joseph, Catherine

doi:10.15394/ijaaa.2016.1147

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“…Our results are consistent with what has been brought out in the previous studies. [11,12] A study done on Indian military pilots found that acceptance was one of the predominantly used coping and denial was one of the least used. Acceptance, which is an emotion-focused coping strategy, tends to be present in a collectivistic culture like that of India.…”

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Coping styles and subjective well-being of indian civil aircrew in the context of COVID-19

Chaturvedula

Thattil

Mishra

et al. 2022

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Objectives: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has emerged into a widespread pandemic that stalled the world. Humanitarian missions like Vande Bharat during the first wave of COVID-19 and passenger as well as cargo services during its second wave were carried out extensively by civil aircrew. Operating under such challenging circumstances is likely to affect the well-being and psychological health of the aircrew. Exploring different coping strategies adopted by civil aircrew and assessment of their subjective well-being while operating during the pandemic was the desired objective of the study. Material and Methods: In a descriptive cross-sectional design, 100 Indian civil and cabin crew voluntarily participated in the study. Two standardized questionnaires and a demographic inventory were administered to the sample to identify the coping strategies (the Brief COPE) and assess subjective well-being (WHO-5). Quantitative and qualitative analyses were computed for the data obtained on study variables. “t”-test was carried out to find the differences in the coping strategies utilized by the aircrew in the first and second waves of the pandemic. Results: The mean age and flying experience of the sample were 43.74 ± 10.36 years and 17.34 ± 11.66 years. It was observed that the adaptive coping strategies were higher than the maladaptive coping styles with acceptance (6.56 ± 1.40) and active coping (5.98 ± 1.39) being predominant. There was no significant difference between the coping strategies used during the first and second waves of COVID-19. Imposition of financial constraints and discomfort while flying with a PPE kit was observed in qualitative analysis. The policies and regulations about the COVID protocols were reported to be frequently amended by airlines and regulatory authorities leading to ambiguity amongst the crew. Conclusion: The present study revealed that the Indian civil aircrew used adaptive coping strategies frequently and maladaptive coping strategies sparingly while operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Certain stressors under this unique situation may be unchangeable with specific coping strategies, but their application may nonetheless lead to positive feelings of autonomy or a reduction in the experience of anxiety. Thus, airlines may initiate the trend of positive psychological interventions as a preventive measure. Pilot training may also incorporate techniques for adopting healthy behavior using specific coping strategies.

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Coping styles and subjective well-being of indian civil aircrew in the context of COVID-19

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Thattil

Mishra

et al. 2022

IJASM

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“…The development of stress-coping skills and the routine practice of stress-coping strategies are necessary for high stress occupations. Coping strategies involve behavioral and psychological efforts that individuals use to overcome, accept, reduce, and/or minimize internal and external stressors [32].…”

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“…This includes problem-solving and emotion-focused methods. The type of stressor and coping style of the individual has an influence on which of these two methods is used [32]. Avoidant strategies involve the practice of unhealthy behaviors (such as alcohol use or binge eating) or various defense mechanisms (for example weeping or denial), without confronting the actual stressors [32].…”

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“…Stress coping is an important psychological construct which moderates/mediates the relationship between stressors and behavioral outcomes such as flying performance [32]. This in turn has an impact on aircraft states [32]. Pilot coping styles have been examined in relation to military pilots.…”

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“…In a study of the stylistic coping strategies of military pilots in the Unites States of America, researchers found that pilots were more given to active, problem-solving coping strategies, as compared with the general population [59]. A more recent study of 160 Indian military pilots suggest that pilots use flexible problem and emotion focused coping strategies [32].…”

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Work is part of our wellbeing and a key driver of a person’s health. Pilots need to be fit for duty and aware of risks that compromise their health/wellbeing. Recent studies suggest that work-related stress (WRS) impacts on pilot health and wellbeing, performance, and flight safety. This paper reports on the advancement of new tools for pilots and airlines to support the management of WRS and wellbeing. This follows from five phases of stakeholder evaluation research and analysis. Existing pre-flight checklists should be extended to enable the crew to evaluate their health and wellbeing. New checklists might be developed for use by pilots while off duty supporting an assessment of (1) their biopsychosocial health status and (2) how they are coping. This involves the advancement of phone apps with different wellness functions. Pending pilot consent, data captured in these tools might be shared in a de-identified format with the pilot’s airline. Existing airline safety management systems (SMS) and flight rostering/planning systems might be augmented to make use of this data from an operational and risk/safety management perspective. Fatigue risk management systems (and by implication airline rostering/flight planning systems) need to be extended to consider the relationship between fatigue risk and the other dimensions of a pilot’s wellbeing. Further, pending permission, pilot data might be shared with airline employee assistance program (EAP) personnel and aeromedical examiners. In addition, new training formats should be devised to support pilot coping skills. The proposed tools can support the management of WRS and wellbeing. In turn, this will support performance and safety. The pilot specific tools will enable the practice of healthy behaviors, which in turn strengthens a pilot’s resistance to stress. Healthy work relates to the creation of positive wellbeing within workplaces and workforces and has significant societal implications. Pilots face many occupational hazards that are part of their jobs. Pilots, the aviation industry, and society should recognize and support the many activities that contribute to positive wellbeing for pilots. Social justice is a basic premise for quality of employment and quality of life.

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Stress Coping Strategies in Indian Military Pilots-Preliminary Observations

Cited by 6 publications

References 20 publications

Coping styles and subjective well-being of indian civil aircrew in the context of COVID-19

Coping styles and subjective well-being of indian civil aircrew in the context of COVID-19

The Requirements for New Tools for Use by Pilots and the Aviation Industry to Manage Risks Pertaining to Work-Related Stress (WRS) and Wellbeing, and the Ensuing Impact on Performance and Safety

Interventions to support the management of work-related stress (WRS) and wellbeing/mental health issues for commercial pilots

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