Undesired Student Behaviors, the Effects of These Behaviors and Teachers’ Coping Methods

AbstractThe use of online social networks (OSNs) has increasingly attracted attention from scholars’ in different disciplines. Recently, student behaviors in online social networks have been extensively examined. However, limited efforts have been made to evaluate and systematically review the current research status to provide insights into previous study findings. Accordingly, this study conducted a systematic literature review on student behavior and OSNs to explicate to what extent students behave on these platforms. This study reviewed 104 studies to discuss the research focus and examine trends along with the important theories and research methods utilized. Moreover, the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) model was utilized to classify the factors that influence student behavior. This study’s results demonstrate that the number of studies that address student behaviors on OSNs have recently increased. Moreover, the identified studies focused on five research streams, including academic purpose, cyber victimization, addiction, personality issues, and knowledge sharing behaviors. Most of these studies focused on the use and effect of OSNs on student academic performance. Most importantly, the proposed study framework provides a theoretical basis for further research in this context.

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A qualitative investigation of LGBTQ+ young people’s experiences and perceptions of self-managing their mental health

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ◽

10.1007/s00787-021-01783-w ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rosa Town ◽

Daniel Hayes ◽

Peter Fonagy ◽

Emily Stapley

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Young People ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Intervention Development ◽

Community Support ◽

Self Management ◽

Future Research ◽

Youth Groups ◽

Coping Methods ◽

Group A

AbstractThere is evidence that young people generally self-manage their mental health using self-care strategies, coping methods and other self-management techniques, which may better meet their needs or be preferable to attending specialist mental health services. LGBTQ+ young people are more likely than their peers to experience a mental health difficulty and may be less likely to draw on specialist support due to fears of discrimination. However, little is known about LGBTQ+ young people’s experiences and perceptions of self-managing their mental health. Using a multimodal qualitative design, 20 LGBTQ+ young people participated in a telephone interview or an online focus group. A semi-structured schedule was employed to address the research questions, which focussed on LGBTQ+ young people’s experiences and perceptions of self-managing their mental health, what they perceived to stop or help them to self-manage and any perceived challenges to self-management specifically relating to being LGBTQ+ . Reflexive thematic analysis yielded three key themes: (1) self-management strategies and process, (2) barriers to self-management and (3) facilitators to self-management. Participants’ most frequently mentioned self-management strategy was ‘speaking to or meeting up with friends or a partner’. Both barriers and facilitators to self-management were identified which participants perceived to relate to LGBTQ+ identity. Social support, LGBTQ+ youth groups and community support were identified as key facilitators to participants’ self-management of their mental health, which merits further investigation in future research. These findings also have important implications for policy and intervention development concerning LGBTQ+ young people’s mental health.

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Understanding factors relevant to poor sleep and coping methods in people with schizophrenia

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-021-03384-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yen-Ching Chang ◽

Megan C. Chang ◽

Yun-Jou Chang ◽

Ming-De Chen

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Mental Health Professionals ◽

Sleep Problems ◽

Psychiatric Symptoms ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Coping Methods

Abstract Background Sleep disruption is pervasive in people with schizophrenia, but few studies have explored their sleep experiences. This study aims to identify factors relevant to sleep problems and explore coping methods used by community-dwelling people with schizophrenia. Methods Eighteen participants with schizophrenia were recruited from three mental health centers in Taiwan. They completed a semi-structured interview and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) assessment. The Person-Environment-Occupation model offered a framework to assess factors related to sleep. Thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data analysis. Results Factors related to sleep were classified under person, environment, and occupation domains. The person domain included three subthemes: psychiatric symptoms, unpleasant emotions, and frustration about sleep. The environment domain included three subthemes: sensory intrusions from the environment, quality of bedding, and roommates. The occupation domain included sleep interruption and sleep preparation. There were notable discrepancies in sleep quality between the participants’ narratives and their PSQI global scores. Regarding coping methods for poor sleep, sleep medication was the primary strategy while some participants also used other strategies, such as modifying the environment, adjusting routines, or engaging in activities that improve sleep quality. Conclusions Psychiatric symptoms and nightmares were identified as unique sleep disruptions in people with schizophrenia, and poor economic status was also found to impact their sleep. The sleep quality of people with schizophrenia tends to be poor, as identified by the PSQI, even though they may have positive perceptions of their sleep quality. Our participants appeared to prefer to take hypnotics to address their sleep problems, which may be due to limited knowledge about alternatives. Mental health professionals are encouraged to receive training in the application of non-pharmacological approaches to support their clients’ issues related to sleep.

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The sexual lives of breast cancer patients: Coping with changes associated with treatment

Clinical Nursing Studies ◽

10.5430/cns.v6n1p61 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 61

Author(s):

Ayumi Yoshikawa ◽

Shinya Saito ◽

Makiko Kondo ◽

Yuko Tsuyumu ◽

Naruto Taira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Hormone Therapy ◽

Sexual Activity ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Sexual Life ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Coping Methods ◽

Virtuous Cycle ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Analyze Data

Objective: To clarify how breast cancer patients undergoing post-surgical hormone therapy cope with changes in their sexual lives and support themselves and their partners during these changes.Methods: Participants were 37 breast cancer patients undergoing post-surgical hormone therapy and attending mammary outpatient clinics. In-depth interviews and grounded theory were used to collect and analyze data, respectively.Results: First, sexual life was divided into four groups: “No complaint” regarding sexual activity, “Slight discord”, “Handicapped in meeting a life partner” and “Uninterested” in sexual activity. Sexual life during surgical-hormone therapy did not change significantly from sexual life before breast cancer. Second, meanings of sexual activity for breast cancer patients were divided into five, “Regaining femininity”, “Confirming love”, “Sharing pleasure”, “Response to partner’s higher desire” and “Procreation”. They differed by group. Third, coping strategies were divided into six, “Virtuous cycle to confirm love and regain lost femininity”, “Struggle to avoid relationship crisis”, “Reconfirmation of partner’s affection by his abstinence”, “Attempt to recover the sexual activity they hope for”, “Pursuing children or assuaging partner’s desire by other means” and “Difficulty making a partner continue to have sexual activity”.Conclusions: Nurses should screen breast cancer patients for changes in their sexual lives and to ascertain what sexual activity means to patients, and support them in selecting appropriate coping methods.

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Government and Organization Coping Methods

Commuting Stress ◽

10.1007/978-1-4757-9765-7_8 ◽

1995 ◽

pp. 157-187

Author(s):

Meni Koslowsky ◽

Avraham N. Kluger ◽

Mordechai Reich

Keyword(s):

Coping Methods

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