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[Changes over time of coping behavior and stress responses].
S Suzuki1, H Shimada, Y Sakano
1Faculty of Health and Welfare Science, Okayama Prefectural University, Kuboki, Soja 719-1197.
Shinrigaku Kenkyu : the Japanese Journal of Psychology
|January 19, 2002
Summary
Undergraduates
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Context:
- Academic stress is a significant concern for undergraduate students.
- Examinations are a common source of stress for undergraduates.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between coping behaviors and stress responses in undergraduates over time.
- To identify patterns of coping and stress experienced by students before an examination.
Summary:
- Four distinct coping behavior clusters were identified at each time point.
- Students with high distress consistently reported higher stress levels, irrespective of effort.
- Changes in effort and distress influenced stress response: increased effort with decreased distress lowered stress, while decreased effort with increased distress raised it.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the dynamic interplay between coping strategies, distress, and stress response in academic settings.
- Understanding these relationships can inform the development of targeted interventions to support student well-being during high-stakes periods.