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    • Psychology
    • Student Health

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    • Stress is a significant factor affecting students in demanding academic programs.
    • Understanding coping mechanisms is crucial for student well-being and academic success.
    • Radiologic science programs require rigorous training, potentially leading to high stress levels.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the stress coping mechanisms employed by U.S. radiologic science students.
    • To determine if emotional distress influences the choice of coping strategies.
    • To identify differences in coping mechanisms between male and female students.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS) to assess coping strategies.
    • Administered the General Health Questionnaire to evaluate emotional distress levels.
    • Employed t tests and descriptive statistics to analyze coping differences by sex and distress levels.

    Main Results:

    • No significant sex-based differences in task-oriented or emotion-based coping were found.
    • Men (82.8%) were more likely than women (71.2%) to use avoidance coping strategies.
    • Students with higher emotional distress more frequently employed maladaptive emotion-based and avoidance coping mechanisms.

    Conclusions:

    • Distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms can foster professional development.
    • High-risk students often exhibit maladaptive coping, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.
    • Promoting task-oriented coping skills is vital for students' educational and professional growth.