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[Study on relationship between coping resources and strain in mental workers]
Yuan-Mei Xiao1, Zhi-Ming Wang, Mian-Zhen Wang
1Institute of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China. xym72@163.net
Wei Sheng Yan Jiu = Journal of Hygiene Research
|May 3, 2005
Summary
Mental workers can reduce strain by enhancing coping resources. Sufficient sleep, social support, and time management are key strategies for improving well-being and reducing work-related stress.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Stress Management
Context:
- Mental workers experience significant strain from various sources, including vocational, psychological, interpersonal, and physical aspects.
- Assessing coping resources is crucial for understanding their impact on mental well-being in demanding professions.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between coping resources and strain experienced by mental workers.
- To identify specific coping strategies that effectively mitigate different types of strain.
Summary:
- A study of 3379 mental workers revealed significant negative correlations between personal resources and strain.
- Social support and rational coping strategies, particularly feeling supported and managing time effectively, showed strong associations with reduced strain.
- Specific recreational activities (self-determination) and self-care practices (sufficient sleep) were found to be highly effective in alleviating strain, while excessive TV watching and rumination correlated with increased strain.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the importance of targeted interventions to bolster coping resources among mental workers.
- Recommendations include promoting sufficient sleep, fostering social support networks, and encouraging effective time management to reduce occupational strain and enhance overall mental health.