Stress Perceptions, Somatization, and Coping Strategies among Dentistry and Nursing Students: A Comparative Study DOI Open Access
Μαρία Αντωνιάδου,

Georgia Manta,

Antonia Kanellopoulou

et al.

Published: June 21, 2024

This study investigates stress perceptions, somatization, and coping strategies among 271 nursing dentistry (n=126 n=145, respectively), undergraduate postgraduate students. For the study, an e-questionnaire was designed in a two-step process, uploaded Google Forms staying open for submissions during February 2024 School of Health Sciences, National Kapodistrian University Athens. In our sample, predominantly female (68.60%), majority were undergraduates (80.10%). Females reported higher somatization (M=10.22, SD=5.23) compared to males (M=7.94, SD=6.14), with moderate effect size (Cohen’s d=0.412, p

Language: Английский

Spiritual Health Reducers in Adolescents DOI Creative Commons
Maryam Rahimzadeh, Maryam Safara,

Alireza Aghayousfi

et al.

journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 81 - 86

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Objective: The study aimed to explore the barriers spiritual health in adolescents. Methods and Materials: This research employed a qualitative content analysis approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews gather data. sample included 12 adolescents (born between 2003 2009), 8 parents, 7 experts adolescent psychology, all residing Tehran. Data were collected over 2022–2023 through in-depth interviews, coded, categorized into thematic areas. Participants selected using purposive sampling until saturation was reached. data followed Graneheim Lundman (2004) methodology. Findings: identified multiple health, environmental, belief-based, cognitive, behavioral, educational, psychological-emotional themes. Key factors urban distractions, social media, doubts about religious beliefs, laxity, instrumental use of religion, emotional instability, perfectionism, lack educational support. Adolescents found grapple with existential questions, self-identity issues, understanding or support from their environment, leading mental conflicts. Conclusion: Spiritual is deeply influenced by family, education, environmental factors. Despite innate potential for growth, external such as excessive technological exposure, parental pressure, societal distractions can hinder development. Policymakers educators should focus on reducing these fostering supportive environments integrating development programs.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Subjective Well-Being on Sustainable Actions: Resilience as a Mediator Between Spirituality and Happiness in Future Environmental Engineers in Peru DOI Open Access
Moisés David Reyes Pérez, Jhoselit Lisset Facho-Cornejo, Fiorella Li

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. 708 - 708

Published: Jan. 17, 2025

This study explores the mediating role of resilience in relationship between spirituality and happiness among environmental engineering students northern Peru, emphasizing its implications for sustainability education professional development. Through a quantitative cross-sectional involving 392 from public private universities, two key hypotheses were tested: direct influence on effect resilience. Data gathered using validated instruments, including Personal Spirituality Scale (SPI), Connor-Davidson Brief Resilience (CD-RISC 10), Subjective Happiness (SHS). Structural equation modeling revealed that has significant an indirect through The model showed high explanatory power, with explaining 87% variance resilience, both variables accounting 76% happiness. These findings highlight importance promoting spiritual resilience-building practices as strategies enhancing subjective well-being, critical factor preparing sustainable professionals capable addressing complex challenges. contributes to understanding how resources mechanisms can support development socially psychologically future engineers.

Language: Английский

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Managing Stress and Somatization Symptoms Among Students in Demanding Academic Healthcare Environments DOI Open Access
Μαρία Αντωνιάδου,

Georgia Manta,

Antonia Kanellopoulou

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(24), P. 2522 - 2522

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Introduction: Stress is a common concern among healthcare students, due to the demands of their coursework and elevated expectations they face. Especially dentistry nursing phenomenon, although well-documented, covers psychosocial physiological dimensions, with somatization symptoms being less explored. These manifestations are crucial identify discipline-specific stressors health impacts that can lead targeted interventions for both disciplines. Aim: This study investigates stress perceptions, somatization, coping strategies 271 students at National Kapodistrian University Athens. Methodology: An e-questionnaire was open submissions during February March 2024. Results: Females reported higher (M = 10.22, SD 5.23) than males 7.94, 6.14; Cohen’s d 0.412, p < 0.05). The interpretation as “restlessness psychological pressure” more prevalent in compared students. Moreover, who perceived “inability manage unexpected or difficult situations, insecurity, panic” were likely experience symptoms, while related “pressure meet daily obligations/long-term goals”. Physical all included chest discomfort, digestive issues, headaches/nausea. Also, teeth clenching grinding Short-term emotional balance, managing stressors, situation analysis, breathing techniques. Long-term involved distraction entertainment, physical exercise, patience. A willingness seek coaching support correlated dental Nursing favored support, suggested curriculum revision improved infrastructure. Discussion/Conclusions: exhibited levels, themes insecurity symptoms. linked associated obligations goals. highlights need systems, flexible academic procedures, better communication address academia.

Language: Английский

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Stress Perceptions, Somatization, and Coping Strategies among Dentistry and Nursing Students: A Comparative Study DOI Open Access
Μαρία Αντωνιάδου,

Georgia Manta,

Antonia Kanellopoulou

et al.

Published: June 21, 2024

This study investigates stress perceptions, somatization, and coping strategies among 271 nursing dentistry (n=126 n=145, respectively), undergraduate postgraduate students. For the study, an e-questionnaire was designed in a two-step process, uploaded Google Forms staying open for submissions during February 2024 School of Health Sciences, National Kapodistrian University Athens. In our sample, predominantly female (68.60%), majority were undergraduates (80.10%). Females reported higher somatization (M=10.22, SD=5.23) compared to males (M=7.94, SD=6.14), with moderate effect size (Cohen’s d=0.412, p

Language: Английский

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