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Dental family stress and coping patterns.
Dental Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1986
Summary
Dentists and their spouses face significant stressors from both work and family life. However, strong family coping mechanisms and resources help maintain balance, particularly when work-life responsibilities and communication are shared.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Family Studies
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Dental professionals experience unique stressors impacting personal and family life.
- Understanding family dynamics in dual-stress environments is crucial for well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore stressors, coping patterns, and psychosocial characteristics of dentists and their spouses.
- To identify factors contributing to family balance amidst professional and familial strains.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory study involving 28 married male dentists and their families.
- Qualitative and quantitative assessment of stressors, coping behaviors, and psychosocial factors.
Main Results:
- Dental families encounter significant stressors from practice and home life.
- Strong family coping skills and resources are key to maintaining balance.
- Dentist's work-related stress directly impacts the family, especially the spouse.
Conclusions:
- Work-life balance, shared responsibilities, and open communication are vital for effective coping.
- Good physical health and regular exercise support resilience in dental families.
- Proactive strategies promoting family well-being are essential for dentists and their partners.