Transactional stress and coping theory in accounting for psychological states measures
The paper examines a relative predictive value of some stable individual attributes and the processes of cognitive appraisals and coping with stress in accounting for specific components of anxiety state measures. Self-report instruments for the measurement of selected psychological constructs, i.e....
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Medical Association of Zenica-Doboj Canton
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| description | The paper examines a relative predictive value of some stable individual attributes and the processes of cognitive appraisals and coping with stress in accounting for specific components of anxiety state measures. Self-report instruments for the measurement of selected psychological constructs, i.e. perceived incompetence, externality, stress intensity and duration, situation-specific coping strategies, and the two anxiety state components, were taken in a sample of 449 male military basics trainees, ranging in age from 18-27. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses showed that the set of predictors employed could account for statistically, as well as theoretically and practically a significant part of variance in cognitive anxiety component (45,5%), and in visceral-emotional component (32,2%) of the anxiety state. The extent of anxiety reactions assessed by both scales could primarily be explained by general perception of personal incompetence, as a relatively stable dimension of general self-concept. Of the ways of coping examined, reinterpretation of stressful events was the only strategy contributing to low level, whereas passivization, wishful thinking, and seeking social support contributed to higher levels of anxiety measured by both scales. The results give partial support to the basic hypotheses on the mediating role of coping in the relationships among particular components of the stress and coping models. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b7e8714986ee439b8ed0f76bd13407eb2022-12-21T23:51:11ZengMedical Association of Zenica-Doboj CantonMedicinski Glasnik1840-01321840-24452007-08-01426370Transactional stress and coping theory in accounting for psychological states measuresV. BuškoThe paper examines a relative predictive value of some stable individual attributes and the processes of cognitive appraisals and coping with stress in accounting for specific components of anxiety state measures. Self-report instruments for the measurement of selected psychological constructs, i.e. perceived incompetence, externality, stress intensity and duration, situation-specific coping strategies, and the two anxiety state components, were taken in a sample of 449 male military basics trainees, ranging in age from 18-27. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses showed that the set of predictors employed could account for statistically, as well as theoretically and practically a significant part of variance in cognitive anxiety component (45,5%), and in visceral-emotional component (32,2%) of the anxiety state. The extent of anxiety reactions assessed by both scales could primarily be explained by general perception of personal incompetence, as a relatively stable dimension of general self-concept. Of the ways of coping examined, reinterpretation of stressful events was the only strategy contributing to low level, whereas passivization, wishful thinking, and seeking social support contributed to higher levels of anxiety measured by both scales. The results give partial support to the basic hypotheses on the mediating role of coping in the relationships among particular components of the stress and coping models.http://www.ljkzedo.com.ba/medglasnik/vol42/M_7_2.pdfstress and coping theorypsychological adjustmentstate anxiety |
| spellingShingle | V. Buško Transactional stress and coping theory in accounting for psychological states measures Medicinski Glasnik stress and coping theory psychological adjustment state anxiety |
| title | Transactional stress and coping theory in accounting for psychological states measures |
| title_full | Transactional stress and coping theory in accounting for psychological states measures |
| title_fullStr | Transactional stress and coping theory in accounting for psychological states measures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Transactional stress and coping theory in accounting for psychological states measures |
| title_short | Transactional stress and coping theory in accounting for psychological states measures |
| title_sort | transactional stress and coping theory in accounting for psychological states measures |
| topic | stress and coping theory psychological adjustment state anxiety |
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