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Dealing With Stress, 2002.
Personal advice on how to deal with with relationship, interpersonal and professional stress.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper is a personal exploration of reactions to stress. It discusses how the author deals with relationship, interpersonal, and professional stress. It concludes that by taking a broad view of life the author has been able to deal with stresses in a positive manner.
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Adverse Effects of Stress on College Students, 2005.
A discussion of ways of dealing with stress in college, focusing particularly on nursing students.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 53.95
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This is a short paper discussing the adverse effects of stress on college students. The paper explains the increased stress on college students in general, but then discusses the conflicting nature of stress and the affects of stress on the nursing student, in particular. The paper then gives details on stress outlets and recommendations on how to effectively deal with stress, including interventions from the community health nurse.
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"OUTLINE I. Introduction A. Stress B. Effects of Stress Stress in college students A. Adverse effects for college students - typically unique to that population B. Implications for nursing students Adverse effects for college students A. Alcohol B. Drugs C. Suicide Interventions Conclusion - Implication for nursing practice Adverse Effects of Stress on College Students The American Institute of Stress (AIS) reports that 75-90% of all appointments made with a primary healthcare professional are for stress-related issues (Ohanians, 2001). Stress is the leading cause of illness today; both physiological and emotional. While stress can be a strong motivating factor, in most cases in the college age student, adverse reactions are seen (Benson, 2002). This paper will examine the reasons the college student is a particularly vulnerable population for not just stress, but the sociologically based negative effects more so than the physiological."
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Stress Management in the Investment Banking Industry, 2001.
An analysis of change management and strategies that deal with possible emergence of stress as a result of organizational change.
9,240 words (approx. 37.0 pages), 49 sources, $ 191.95
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This paper examines certain workplace issues of satisfaction, including job security, fair wage and salary levels, equitable distribution of benefits, training and career enhancement opportunities that integrate to create an environment that fosters both motivation and high performance and attempts through that to maximize productivity. The purpose of this research is to review the psychology behind the factors that contribute to employee stress as a result of organizational change, environmental and economic factors. The author attempts to analyze these concepts and examine how they contribute to worker's stress levels, thereby revealing the type of training and coping skills that organization's can attempt to provide. This paper addresses this problem specifically in the investment banking industry, with reference to the firm of Goldman Sachs. The author looks at the the financial services industry that has been characterized by ongoing and ever-increasing merger and acquisition activity and expansion with focus on change in technology, organizational settings, workforce and management. The author investigates how these changes may effect employee anxiety and stress levels with focus on the causes of stress and their possible psychological and physiological effects. The author provides recommendations as to how to achieve economies of scale and efficiencies through innovation and welcoming of change that is planned and appropriately dealt with and how to deal with the possible stress that may emerge through training, leadership, support, work teams, increased employee decision making and involvement, communication, change in reward systems and enforcement of a culture of change, innovation and challenge.
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"While the profitability of corporations is typically measured in dollars, overall success can be measured in terms of profitability plus the attainment of organizational goals. This success derives from a synergy of inputs, including the work of employees who are dedicated, skilled and knowledgeable, and a management team that understands how to inspire competent and motivated performance through sensitive and responsive management of a continually changing workplace. The cost of socially-responsible management is an investment: the workplace environment directly impacts the motivation and productivity of the workforce. Simply put: happy, secure workers are productive workers. Companies are responsible for creating and maintaining a positive and supportive workplace environment through ethically responsible policies, fair compensation and proactive management. While not quantifiable as a line item, an attitude of responsibility to workers and to the workplace environment has a noticeable effect on the corporate bottom line. According to Alan Reder in his book In Pursuit of Principle and Profit (1994), responsible policies ensure that every quality of a company will emerge over time and greatly increase a company?s chances of long-term success. Workplace issues of employee satisfaction include job security, fair wage and salary levels, equitable distribution of benefits, training and career enhancement opportunities that integrate to create an environment that fosters motivation, high performance and maximized productivity."
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Stress Management, 2003.
This paper highlights key factors of stress and the negative and positive ways to deal with stress.
1,777 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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Stress is a common condition that can be very harmful. This paper discusses the personal and professional causes of stress and how to deal with them. Information about vices from alcohol and tobacco to food and the resulting eating disorders and healthier ways of dealing with stress, such as exercise and meditation are all reviewed.
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"Stress is a common, but potentially harmful condition that interrupts the normal functions of the body and/or mind. It is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as ?a state of affair involving demand on physical or mental energy?. (Stress (ND)) There are many things that an individual can attribute to personal or professional stress, such as family, finances, and social relationships as well as workloads and deadlines. Some common symptoms of stress are: insomnia, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and physical illness. (Stress (ND)) There are several ways, physically and mentally, to deal with stress, like exercise, or refocusing thoughts with methods such as T.A.R.P., and also some more negative ways of dealing with stress such as eating, drinking or smoking."
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Stress Management, 2005.
A review of several articles dealing with stress and stress management.
1,874 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper provides an overview of several recent articles that deal with the common issue of how to efficiently manage stress, especially in the workplace.
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"In addition, we found that stress could be detrimental to both the body and the mind. Our investigation illustrated that stress can result in high blood pressure and heart disease. In addition, stress can also lead to anxiety and depression. The physical and mental problems that can be caused by stress can also lead to poor job performance. We found that the most effective ways to deal with stress are through exercise and other coping mechanisms."
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Dealing with Difficult Parents, 2002.
This paper reviews a book for teachers and school administrators: "Dealing With Difficult Parents and With Parents in Difficult Situations" by Todd Whitaker and Douglas Fiore.
710 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses the theme of the book, which stresses that mediation and diplomacy is needed in dealing with such parents. The paper points out that there are two types of problem parents: Those that show little interest in their children and those that are overly concern and involved. The author feels that today's stressful lifestyle is producing overly stressed parents and children.
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"Often, it has been observed that a school administrator must act as a surrogate parent to the children at his or her school. However, it is a less commonly articulated, but no less accurate, statement to assert that dealing with the parents of students is an equally crucial part of an administrator?s job. A schoolteacher, administrator or principal often finds him or herself, despite his best intentions, acting as a kind of surrogate parent and confidant to student?s parents, providing advice and counseling about the best way students may learn and benefit from their education."
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Drugs and Stress, 2007.
This paper discusses the effect of drugs on stress perception and stress adaptation.
1,256 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper examines how drugs may change the perception of stress or activities under stress and affect adaptation to stress. The paper discusses how medications have an effect on the brain under stress and stress perception may be altered by circuitously avoiding the effects of normal neuro-transmissions, such as with Ecstasy and Prozac. The paper also looks at drugs such as Inderal and other antidepressant medication that alter the response to stress in the brain, allowing the body to function as it would normally under stress-free situations. Copies of the sources used for the paper are appended to this document.
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"Stress may make a person alert, but it also restricts the activities of the mind and body. A study done at Ohio State University finds that taking a common drug, a beta-blocker sold as Inderal and by other generic names, restores the mental flexibility that disappears when stress takes over the brain. Inderal restores problem-solving ability in people under stress. The findings were reported in 2005 at the Society for Neuroscience in Washington. A group of people made about 40% fewer correct answers on a test after watching a stressful movie than they did after watching a comedy film, yet memory was not affected."
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Stress and Short Term Memory, 2007.
An examination of the realms of stress and the impact of stress on memory.
5,934 words (approx. 23.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 141.95
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This paper examines the different types and causes of stress and looks at their impact on the body. In particular, it reviews the literature and proposes a study to investigate the effects of physical and mental stress on both short and long-term memory.
Outline:
What is Stress?
Types of Stress
Symptoms of Stress
Stress and Memory
Analysis of Questionnaire
Analysis of Pulse Rate
Analysis of Blood Pressure
Analysis of Salivary Cortisol Levels
Results of Memory Clinic Tests
Limitations of the Study
Suggestions For Additional Research
Conclusion
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"On a lighter note, research has found that the Cortisol induced inhibition of short-term memory is reversible. Elzinga documented that though working memory was inhibited in the Stress State, the rats returned to normal functioning after only ten days of non-stress situations (2005). Signifying with appropriate coping and managing stress individuals can ensure their health. There are a number of ways in which individuals can reduce the effects of stress in their lives. Exercise, proper diet and relaxation techniques can help with releases for built up tension and stress for individuals. Exercise has proven very effective in stress reduction."
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Stress Management at Work, 2005.
An analysis of stress and the causes of stress in relation to the workplace.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses how stress is one of the most influential factors that affect a worker's behavior and the way they deal with others. The importance in understanding stress is vital as it not only can negatively affect my interpersonal relationships, but my health as well. This paper discusses what stress is and where stress comes from. In addition, it analyzes the most frequent consequences of stress and how to reduce it .
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"Overview of Stress: Stress is defined "as the psychological and physical reaction to certain life events or situations (called) stressors" (Author 474). Although the natural reaction to the term 'stress' is to think of it in the context of negative terms, there is good stress as well. This positive stress, eustress, brings about positive motivation in an individual. However, distress is the negative form of stress."
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Child Abuse Among Salvadoran Immigrants, 2002.
An inquiry into Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and child abuse among Salvadoran immigrants and the after-effects of war.
7,597 words (approx. 30.4 pages), 103 sources, MLA, $ 166.95
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This study explores the presence of psychosocial stress and post-traumatic stress disorder among Salvadoran immigrants and its effects on physical child abuse. Psychosocial stress is measured using the Hispanic Stress Inventory, which is comprised of five subscales: occupational/economic stress, parental stress, marital stress, immigration stress, and family/culture stress. Post-traumatic stress disorder is measured using The Civilian Mississippi Scale of PTSD. The results on Post-traumatic stress disorder and child abuse indicates no significant differences between abusive and non-abusive parents.
Further personal testimonial accounts on the effects of immigration are also explored.
Table of Contents:
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Contributing Factors for Child Abuse
Effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM AND HYPOTHESES
METHODS
Participants
Instruments
Definition of Variables
Procedure
RESULTS
Demographic Profile
Hispanic Stress Inventory
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Participant Memories
DISCUSSION
Summary
Conclusions
Recommendations
REFERENCES
APPENDIX 1
Demographic Questionnaire (English)
Demographic Questionnaire (Spanish)
APPENDIX 2
The Hispanic Stress Inventory (English)
The Hispanic Stress Inventory (Spanish)
APPENDIX 3
The Civilian Mississippi Scale for PTSD (English)
The Civilian Mississippi Scale for PTSD (Spanish)
APPENDIX 4
Qualitative Interview Protocol (English)
Qualitative Interview Protocol (Spanish)
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"Recent upheavals in war-torn El Salvador and Guatemala and the depressed economy in Mexico have driven thousands of refugees from their home countries. A vast number of these families have immigrated to the United States, bearing the scars of war and economic hardships. Consequently, many of these present-day immigrants are currently suffering from emotional and psychological problems. Often these problems are the primary root of daily stresses and social problems, which have lead to difficulties in social adjustments."
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Stress in the Workplace, 1996.
Discusses the effects of stress in the workplace, assesses the means by which companies can reduce workplace stress & discusses some stress reduction techniques.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, $ 63.95
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"One of the problems encountered in the workplace today is increased levels of stress. Work related stress contributes to a variety of problems both for the individual experiencing stress and for the organization for which he or she works. The problems can range from reduced performance to open violence in the workplace. One of the common methods organizations are using to address, or prevent, problems of this type is to identify stressful situations and develop new methods of dealing with conflict and stress in the workplace. Such efforts are not always effective, though, and the reality is that the requirements of a given job may involve increased stress, in which case only minimal changes can be made in the job structure to address the problem. In any case, companies may need to change the way business is done to reduce stress, and they may also.."
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A Dissertation on Tools for Reducing Occupational Stress, 2002.
An in-depth examination of the effectiveness of "Frontal/Occipital Holding Technique" for work stress reduction in hairdressers.
19,872 words (approx. 79.5 pages), 63 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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A pretest-post-test, control group design was used to investigate effects of the "F/O Holding Technique". The subjects in the present study were 40 females and 40 males, who were randomly selected and contacted by the researcher to volunteer to participate. Subjects were pre-tested for existing job stress levels with the "Work Stress Inventory" stress test. They then received training in the "F/O Technique" and were instructed to continue with its use. Subjects were post-tested after three weeks. Results of the analyses of variance performed, confirmed the hypotheses that the "F/O Holding Technique" reduces hairdressers levels of job stress, and the effects were stable across gender. Additional study findings were that females tended to experience higher stress levels than males and that females tended to be more positive about the "F/O Holding Technique" than males. Implications of the study results are that the "F/O Holding Technique" is effective for stress reduction in male and female hairdressers.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Statement of the Purpose
Definitions of Terms
Applied Kinesiology
F/O Holding Technique
Job Stress
Thought Field Therapy
Limitations of the Study
Review of Literature
Introduction
Nature of Stress
Section Summary
Job Stress
Section Summary
Nature of Workplace Stress and
Causative Factors
Section Summary
Relation of Job Stress to Gender
Section Summary
Stressors Associated with Hairdressers
Section Summary
Research on Thought Field Therapy
Section Summary
Psychology, Thought Field Therapy and the
F/O Holding Technique
Section Summary
Conclusions
Methodology
Overview of Study
Research Methods
Subjects
Instruments
Work Stress Inventory
Perceptions and Satisfaction Instrument
Procedures
Results
Data Analysis Plan
Findings
Supplementary Analysis
Appraised Stress
Frequency of Job Stress
Discussion of Findings
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary
Conclusions
Recommendations
Conceptual Recommendations
Methodological Recommendations
Recommendations for Hairdressers
References
Appendices
Appendix A: F/O Training Methods
Appendix B: The F/O Holding Technique Questionnaire
Appendix C: Consent Form
Appendix D: Permission Letter for WSI
Appendix E: WSI
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"It should be noted that while there are several studies indicating that gender is associated with a differential experience of work stress; there are also studies that have found no effects for gender. For example, Hipps and Halpin (1993) investigated the amount of variance in burnout and job satisfaction of teachers and principles which could be accounted for by workplace stress; the authors also examined whether levels of stress were differentially associated with differences in sample subjects' ages, and gender."
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Workplace Stress, 2007.
A discussion of the various causes of stress in the workplace.
1,766 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper examines the causes and types of stress an employee may experience in the workplace. The author differentiates between harmful stress and stress resulting from manageable challenges and other positive factors. The role of managers in delegating appropriately to maintain environments with normal stress levels is also explored. Several well known CEOs are given as examples of how to cope with stress and appoint good managers to handle work-flow. The paper also includes a discussion of how those outside of the US handle stress in the workplace. The paper concludes with symptoms of stress and how to recognize if one needs intervention. Suggestions for wellness are also given.
Outline:
Define Workplace Stress
Successful CEOs
Workplace Stress and How Employees in Other Countries Cope
What Happens When Stress Gets the Best of You?
Methods of Dealing With Stress
Five Most Stressful Jobs
Wellness Strategies
Works Cited
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"In the area of one's career, one may be under- or over-promoted. Too much responsibility creates as much stress as not enough. Job security, from fear of redundancy either from the state of the economy, or a lack of tasks or work to do, lack of career development opportunities and overall job satisfaction, may be factors that create stress about one's career."
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Stress in Today's Workplace, 2005.
Examines the causes of stress in the modern business world and ways to prevent it.
2,412 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The nature of work is changing at whirlwind speed. Perhaps now, more than ever before, job stress poses a threat to the health of workers and, in turn, to health organizations. This paper shows that job stress can lead to poor health and even injury. The difficulties may be temporary or enduring, and they may be caused by factors at work or out of the workplace. No one is immune to stress, for it can affect employees at all levels of the organization. The paper shows that when it is too severe or long-lasting, it can negatively affect both the individual and the employer. Fortunately, many programs exist for preventing or managing stress, and the paper also covers some of these.
The paper includes illustrations.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
A. What Is Stress?
B. What Is Job Stress?
C. Signs of Stress
D. Causes of Stress
II. Stress at Work
A. The Role of the Employer
B. The Role of the Employee
C. Job Performance
III. Stress Prevention
A. Preventing Job Stress (Prevention Programs)
B. Counseling
IV. Conclusion
V. References
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"Humor has become one of the most popular tools for stress relief. Positive effects of laughter include reduced of muscle tension, controlled anxiety, the ability to handle unexpected events, and simply the joy of humor. It is important for managers to allow employees to have fun. Managers can bring creative and fun events into the workplace. Another suggestion is to generate log-on jokes so that when an employee logs onto the network each day a new joke is displayed. A relatively easy and fun activity is allowing employees to dress for appropriate holidays. A company can even elect a "fun committee" to organize events. The most important thing for a manager to do when using humor is to stay creative and involve all employees."
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