The Moderating Effects of Adaptive Coping Styles and Locus of Control on Stress Outcomes by Reported Level of Masculinity, Technology at Work, and Level of Perceived Stress

<p>This study investigated the effects of adaptive coping styles and locus of control on reported stress outcome. Findings suggest that perceived stress, time spent using technology at work, and level of masculinity significantly predict job productivity and somatic symptoms. Only perceived stress and level of masculinity significantly predicted sleep quality. Internal Locus of Control and Adaptive coping with initial independent variable composites did not have significant moderation effects. When independent variables were separated, three significant moderations were found. Individual’s with high Internal Locus of Control and more time spent using technology at work reported improved sleep quality. Also, when Internal Locus of Control is moderate or high, and individuals endorse high levels of perceived stress, they indicate that they are less productive at work due to health issues. Finally, individuals who have any level of adaptive coping and high masculinity exhibit lowered work productivity due to health issues. By identifying ways to moderate the relationship between the variables that cause stress outcomes; practitioners can tailor interventions to address protective factors. This information can help to provide support to reduce the adverse impacts of stress. This, in turn, could reduce the many costs associated with increased stress and burnout. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy - School Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Human Services

Year dc:date.available

2019

Author dc:creator

• Lowe, Dawn

Contributors dc:contributor

• Nina Ellis-Hervey, Ph.D.
• Frankie Clark, Ph.D.
• Luis E. Aguerrevere, Ph.D.

• Social and Behavioral Sciences

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/252

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.sfasu.edu:etds-1293