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Showing 1 to 20 of 46 for “"Sense of Coherence"”.
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The role of sense of coherence in stressor appraisal
According to the transactional theory of stress, cognitive individual differences impact stressor appraisal. Sense of Coherence (SoC) refers to an individual’s generalized perception of environmental stimuli. Individuals with a strong SoC perceive the world as more comprehensible, manageable, and …
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The Experiences of Partners of Cardiac Patients: Sense of Coherence and Cardiac Beliefs
The cardiac literature has shown that the stress of a patient’s illness may increase the partner’s vulnerability to develop psychological and physical illness. However, not all partners experience a crisis in response to the patients’ illness. The following study explored the experiences of being a …
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The relationship of sense of coherence to health and work in data processing personnel
The aim of the present study was to test a model of stress and to examine whether the theoretical construct of sense of coherence (SOC) moderated the relationship between stressors and health-related and work-related outcomes. This construct of SOC was identified by an Israeli medical sociologist, …
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The Relationship Between Sense of Coherence, Readiness to Change, and Alcohol Use in Emerging Adults
The highest rate of alcohol use in the United States is among individuals aged 18-25, the emerging adult population (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Drinking patterns at this age can often extend into habitual behaviors which cause lasting impacts on adult life. Sense of Coherence (SOC) …
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The effects of sense of coherence on work stressors and outcomes in blue collar workers
… three moderator variables, and a variety of affective, behavioural and health outcomes. More specifically, it was hypothesized that the work stressors would be significantly associated with adverse affective, behavioural and health outcomes. Furthermore, it was hypothesized that personal …
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An investigation into the relationship between satisfaction with life and sense of coherence amongst the unemployed
… study investigated the relationship between the Sense Of Coherence and Satisfaction With Life amongst the unemployed. The study attempted to test the following hypotheses. 1. People with a high Sense Of Coherence tend to be satisfied with their lives in general. 2. Demographic variables such as …
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Coping with College Stress: Does Sense of Coherence Influence the Use of Alcohol and OTC Medication?
<p>The combination of stress and psychological symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression) have been associated with alcohol consumption and the nonindicated use of over the counter (OTC) medications. However, some people have personal resources that contribute to a successful management of the stress …
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Exploring the sense of coherence and psychological symptomatology of teachers in under-resourced schools in Cape Town
The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the psychological symtomatology, sense of coherence and the relationship between these two factors, of teachers from under-resourced schools in Cape Town. The sample consisted of 58 male and female teachers. Data was collected by means of three …
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The interrelationships among job insecurity, locus of control, sense of coherence and organisational commitment of survivors of downsizing
Downsizing is one of the most common organisational reactions to organisational change. The effects of global competition, mergers, and the privatisation of public sector companies, among others, are forcing organisations in South Africa to resort to workforce reduction. The purpose of the present …
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Salutogenesis 2.0: An examination of healthy ageing-in-place using a qualitative application of the Sense of Coherence.
The aim of this thesis was to examine the theory of salutogenesis (Antonovsky, 1987; 1996), within the context of later life, and to consider the value of salutogenesis as an analytical perspective applicable to understanding older people’s health and wellbeing as they age-in-place. This was done …
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Investigation into the elements contributing to the constructs of sense of coherence and hardiness with particular reference to clinical utility
Sense of Coherence consists of 3 dimensions; comprehensibility, manageability and meaningfulness and Hardiness consists of dimensions; control, challenge and commitment. These are considered to be personal approaches to life which increase resilience, both improving and prolonging health. They have …
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The roles of leisure attitudes and self-efficacy on attitudes toward retirement among retirees: a sense of coherence theory approach
U of I Only Restriction Lifted for Item 95431 on 2018-11-11T10:15:32Z.
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The role of sense of coherence in the relationship between job insecurity and well-being of independent financial advisors working under supervision in South Africa
One of the sources of stress at work is job insecurity. Job Insecurity has been attributed to reduced job performance and job satisfaction as well as an increase in health-related issues such as well-being. The objective of the study was an investigation into the role of sense of coherence in the …
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Suaugusiųjų su sveikata susijusi gyvenimo kokybė sergant cistine fibroze /
Health-related Quality of Life of Adults with Cystic Fibrosis The aim of research work: To appreciate the rate of adult health-related quality of life in patients with cystic fibrosis. Tasks of work: 1. To evaluate patients with cystic fibrosis quality of live. 2. To estimate patients with sense of …
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Well-being of educators in selected secondary schools in Namibia
… been used with a non-random convenience sample of educators. Measurement instruments used were: Antecedents Scale, Work-role Fit Scale, Psychological Conditions Scale, Work Engagement Scale, Organizational Commitment Scale, Turnover Intention Scale, the Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Scale …
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An Attachment Theory Perspective on the College Adjustment of International Students
Background: The number of international students enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education has increased in the past few decades. Whereas prior studies have generally examined the influences of demographic and environment variables on international students’ college adjustment, few studies …
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Applying health psychology in an academic environment
… an ageing population, the health and well-being of older adults is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Subjective well-being refers to the way people evaluate the objective conditions of their life and is widely thought to consist of both affective and cognitive appraisal …
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A Brand Entitativity Model: Metacognitive Coherence Surrounding the Conception of a Brand and Implications for Consumers' Judgment Processes
… Hoyer, 2003). However, any negative association of an established brand is difficult to replace by marketing claims when there is a sense of coherence associated with a brand. How then can marketers encourage consumers to be more open to new marketing claims? Little is known about these issues. …
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Childhood sexual abuse. Women's Mental and Social Health Before and After Group Therapy
The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in psychological and social variables before and after group therapy for adult women who were sexually abused in childhood. Other aims were to describe and evaluate the traumafocused group therapy by consumer satisfaction, to describe the women's health …
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Adolescents' Experiences of sexual abuse - Prevalence, abuse characteristics, disclosure, health and ethical aspects
ABSTRACT The purpose of this thesis was to investigate aspects of self-reported sexual abuse during childhood and adolescence in a population-based study of Swedish high school students. The aim of this thesis was first to investigate the lifetime prevalence of sexual abuse of varying severity and …
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