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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
PubMed
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.

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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.

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  • 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.