Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Coping Strategies: Problem Focused01:27

Coping Strategies: Problem Focused

Coping strategies are methods people use to manage, tolerate, or reduce the effects of stressors. These strategies involve both behavioral and psychological actions to handle stressful situations. One common approach is problem-focused coping, which aims to change or eliminate the source of stress rather than merely addressing its consequences. This method involves taking direct action to resolve the issue causing stress.
For example, consider a student who struggles to understand their...
Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused01:20

Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused

Emotion-focused coping refers to a set of strategies aimed at managing the emotional impact of stressors, rather than directly addressing their causes. This approach involves altering one's emotional response to stressful situations to reduce their psychological effects. For example, individuals might talk with a friend or engage in activities like journaling to express their feelings. Such actions can help achieve emotional clarity or release, providing the psychological stability needed to...
Psychological Responses to Stress01:20

Psychological Responses to Stress

Psychological responses to stress encompass the various cognitive and emotional reactions individuals experience when faced with challenging or threatening situations, such as a job loss. Prolonged exposure to stressors can disturb emotional balance, increasing negative emotions (e.g., anxiety and sadness) and diminishing positive emotions (e.g., joy and satisfaction). These persistent emotional shifts are associated with an increased risk of both physical illness and mental health issues, such...
Stress and Mental Health01:30

Stress and Mental Health

Chronic stress profoundly affects mental health, significantly influencing mood, behavior, and overall quality of life. Research closely links chronic stress with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Ongoing exposure to stress can lead to physiological and psychological changes, initiating a cycle of emotional distress and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
Lazarus's Cognitive Appraisal Theory01:20

Lazarus's Cognitive Appraisal Theory

Cognitive psychologist Richard Lazarus proposed the cognitive-mediational theory of emotions, which emphasizes how individuals' assessments of stressors significantly affect their experience of stress. According to Lazarus, the stress response is determined by a two-step appraisal process: primary appraisal and secondary appraisal. These cognitive appraisals help individuals evaluate the potential impact of a stressor and determine the adequacy of their coping resources.
Primary Appraisal:...
Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle01:27

Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle

Stress is a multifaceted response to events perceived as challenging or threatening, highlighting physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions. Physically, stress can lead to fatigue, sleep disruptions, and various health issues such as frequent colds, chest pains, and nausea. Emotionally, it can manifest as anxiety, depression, irritability, and anger triggered by both minor and major life events. Cognitively, it may result in difficulty in concentration, memory, and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Clinical Burnout: Between Clinical Practice and Validation Response to "Clinical Burnout: A Diagnosis in Search of Validation".

Journal of occupational and environmental medicine·2026
Same author

Movement Behaviors and Work Performance Among Japanese Workers With Remote Work Arrangements: The Mediating Role of Stress Responses.

American journal of health promotion : AJHP·2026
Same author

Measurement invariance alignment of the burnout assessment tool (BAT-12) across 29 countries and six continents.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Effects of participatory organizational interventions on mental health and work performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of occupational health·2026
Same author

Validity Evidence for the Secondary Symptoms of the Burnout Assessment Tool: A Brazilian Study.

International journal of environmental research and public health·2026
Same author

Magnet4Europe Intervention to Improve Clinician and Patient Well-Being: A Quasi-Experimental Study of 56 Hospitals in 6 European Countries.

Medical care·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Impairing Effect of Emotion on Cognition
16:08

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Impairing Effect of Emotion on Cognition

Published on: February 1, 2012

Does distraction facilitate problem-focused coping with job stress? A 1 year longitudinal study.

Akihito Shimazu1, Wilmar B Schaufeli

  • 1Department of Mental Health, The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan. ashimazu@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Journal of Behavioral Medicine
|May 25, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Combining problem-focused coping and distraction can reduce employee stress and improve job performance, particularly in high-stress environments. This strategy is effective for male blue-collar workers.

More Related Videos

Mindfulness in Motion (MIM): An Onsite Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) for Chronically High Stress Work Environments to Increase Resiliency and Work Engagement
12:22

Mindfulness in Motion (MIM): An Onsite Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) for Chronically High Stress Work Environments to Increase Resiliency and Work Engagement

Published on: July 1, 2015

Assessment of Stress Effects on Cognitive Flexibility using an Operant Strategy Shifting Paradigm
07:26

Assessment of Stress Effects on Cognitive Flexibility using an Operant Strategy Shifting Paradigm

Published on: May 4, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Impairing Effect of Emotion on Cognition
16:08

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Impairing Effect of Emotion on Cognition

Published on: February 1, 2012

Mindfulness in Motion (MIM): An Onsite Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) for Chronically High Stress Work Environments to Increase Resiliency and Work Engagement
12:22

Mindfulness in Motion (MIM): An Onsite Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) for Chronically High Stress Work Environments to Increase Resiliency and Work Engagement

Published on: July 1, 2015

Assessment of Stress Effects on Cognitive Flexibility using an Operant Strategy Shifting Paradigm
07:26

Assessment of Stress Effects on Cognitive Flexibility using an Operant Strategy Shifting Paradigm

Published on: May 4, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Employee well-being is crucial for productivity.
  • Coping strategies like problem-focused coping and distraction are known to influence well-being.
  • The combined effects of these strategies require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the individual and combined effects of problem-focused coping and distraction on employee well-being.
  • To investigate the moderating role of distraction on the relationship between problem-focused coping and well-being.
  • To assess the impact on stress responses and job performance.

Main Methods:

  • Two-wave panel survey data from 488 male employees in a Japanese construction machinery company.
  • Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were used.
  • A 1-year time lag was incorporated between surveys.

Main Results:

  • Higher problem-focused coping was linked to lower subsequent stress responses in individuals with high distraction.
  • A combination of high problem-focused coping and high distraction positively related to subsequent job performance.
  • This performance benefit was observed only in high job stress situations.

Conclusions:

  • The combination of high problem-focused coping and high distraction may be more beneficial for reducing stress than high problem-focused coping alone.
  • This combined strategy can enhance job performance in high job stress situations.
  • Findings are specific to male blue-collar workers in the studied context.