The stress model of neuroticism and anxiety symptoms in fishermen

Abstract

Background: Marine fishermen experience high levels of environmental and relationship stress and anxiety. The current study explored the role of stress in the relationship between neuroticism and anxiety symptoms among marine fishermen. Materials and methods: Participants (fishermen from Tanmen in Qionghai city, Hainan Province) completed three questionnaires: the NEO-Five-Factor Inventory-Neuroticism Subscale (NEO-FFI-N); the Mental Stressor Investigation Questionnaire (MSIQ); and the Mood and Anxiety Symptoms Questionnaire-30-item-Anxious Arousal Subscale (MASQ-D30-AA) within 1 week before embarking on a fishing trip and then again within 1 week after their return to port. The data were subjected to correlational analyses and structural equation modelling.Results: Positive correlations were found between NEO-FF-N (neuroticism) score, MSIQ score (total stress), MSIQ work-relationship score, ship environmental stress score, and MASQ score (anxiety symptoms). Regression analyses showed environmental stress had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between neuroticism and anxiety symptoms, and further analysis showed a mediating effect of work-relationship stress on the relationship between neuroticism and anxiety symptoms. Conclusions: Marine fishermen with high environmental stress had greater anxiety symptoms than those with low environmental stress. Neuroticism in marine fishermen further affects anxiety symptoms by affecting the level of work-relationship stress.

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“…People with high levels of neuroticism tend to be emotionally reactive and struggle with regulating their emotions (Yang et al, 2020). They frequently experience intense mood swings and often suffer from elevated levels of anxiety and worry (Hu et al, 2022). Moreover, they are more susceptible to feelings of fear and have an increased sense of threat perception (Carleton, 2016).…”

“…Moreover, they are more susceptible to feelings of fear and have an increased sense of threat perception (Carleton, 2016). As a result, individuals with neurotic tendencies are highly sensitive to stressors in their environment; they possess a lower threshold for perceiving situations as stressful and may find it challenging to cope with adversities (Hu et al, 2022). In addition to emotional regulation difficulties, these individuals commonly hold a negative self-perception.…”

“…These characteristics may lead to susceptibility to psychological disorders, as they represent an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders (De Pasquale et al, 2022), depression (Lu et al, 2019), and somatic symptoms (Denovan et al, 2019;Macina et al, 2021). Neuroticism has been linked to a variety of factors, including genetics, early life experiences, and environmental influences (DeYoung et al, 2016;Frank et al, 2019;Hu et al, 2022). Understanding an individual's level of neuroticism can provide insights into their emotional tendencies, coping mechanisms, and vulnerability to mental health issues (DeYoung et al, 2016).…”

“…In the context of ED, individuals with distorted perceptions of their own bodies may engage in self-deprecating thoughts, experience heightened levels of body dissatisfaction, and struggle with emotional instability (Hu et al, 2022;Mansueto et al, 2022;Schmitz et al, 2003). Positive associations between neuroticism and AN have already been demonstrated.…”