Mediating effects of coping in the link between spirituality and psychological distress in a culturally diverse undergraduate sample

Kuo, Ben C. H.; Arnold, Robert W.; Rodriguez-Rubio, Beatriz

doi:10.1080/13674676.2013.780015

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“…Collective coping was also found to correlate positively with positive affect among university students (Kuo & Kwantes, 2014). Engagement coping, that is, coping using rational problem solving strategies, was found to be effective in reducing depressive symptoms (Noh & Kaspar, 2003) and psychological distress (Kuo, Arnold, & Rodriguez-Rubio, 2013;Wester et al, 2006) in Asian and ethnically diverse samples in North America. An avoidance coping style (i.e., not facing a problem or distracting oneself) is related to chronic academic procrastination in a number of other studies (e.g., Burns et al, 2000;Ferrari, Johnson, & McCown, 1995).…”

Section: Cross-cultural Copingmentioning

confidence: 85%

Predictors of Academic Procrastination in Asian International College Students

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Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice

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Section: Cross-cultural Copingmentioning

confidence: 85%

Predictors of Academic Procrastination in Asian International College Students

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Kuo

Song

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Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice

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“…Conceptually, this notion of relationally, communally and collectively oriented coping behaviours is supported by the prevailing cultural theories of stress‐coping (Chun et al, ). While CC has also been found in White European participants (Kuo, Arnold, & Rodriguez‐Rubio, ), its prevalence and salience are especially profound among Asian Americans and Asian Canadians (e.g. Kuo et al, ; Wei, Heppner, Ku, & Liao, ), and African Americans (Utsey et al, ).…”

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The mediating role of cultural coping behaviours on the relationships between academic stress and positive psychosocial well‐being outcomes

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While culture's effect on the coping process has long been acknowledged in the stress-coping literature conceptually, empirical evidence and attempts to discern the specific relationship between culture and coping remain very scarce. Against this backdrop, the present study applied the Cultural Transactional Theory (Chun, Moos, & Cronkite, 2006) to examine the mediating role of cultural coping behaviours (Collective, Engagement and Avoidance Coping) on the relationship between academic stress (AS) and two positive psychosocial well-being outcome measures: Collective Self-esteem (CSE) and Subjective Well-being (SWB). Responses from a sample of undergraduate students in Canada (N = 328) were analysed to test a theory-driven, hypothesised model of coping using structural equation modelling (SEM). As hypothesised, the SEM results showed that: (a) the proposed cultural coping model fit the data well; (b) Engagement Coping and Collective Coping partially mediated the association between AS and the outcomes and (c) the path relationships among the constructs were in the hypothesised directions. A set of preliminary exploratory analyses indicated that Collective Coping was most strongly endorsed by the African/Black and the Middle Eastern cultural groups as compared to other ethnic groups. Implications of the study's findings for future research and practice concerning culture, stress, and coping are discussed.

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“…In particular, the notion of collectivistic coping or cultural coping represents relationally, communally, and collectively oriented coping behaviour which is supported by the prevailing cultural theories of stress coping (Chun, Moos and Cronkite 2006). While this coping strategy has been found among white Europeans (Kuo, Arnold and Rodriguez-Rubio 2014), its prevalence is noted more among Asian Americans and Asian Canadians (Kuo et al 2018). This study extends the existing literature by validating that collectivistic coping is also prevalent among Malaysian academics.…”

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“…The findings could be attributable to cultural characteristics and dimensions which are said to drive and shape the preference, pattern and process of coping among individuals (Chun, Moos and Cronkite 2006;Kuo et al 2018). To elaborate, the interdependence of Asian culture which values sharing and collaboration will give rise to "collectivistic coping" (Kuo, Arnold and Rodriguez-Rubio 2014;Yeh, Arora and Wu 2006) or "cultural coping" (Kuo et al 2018). In particular, the notion of collectivistic coping or cultural coping represents relationally, communally, and collectively oriented coping behaviour which is supported by the prevailing cultural theories of stress coping (Chun, Moos and Cronkite 2006).…”

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confidence: 99%

Work-Life Balance for Sustainable Development in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions: Fad or Fact?

Hwa¹

2020

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The mainstream literature abounds with the challenges and effects of lack of worklife balance (WLB), but little is known about WLB experience and coping strategies that may be unique to women in academe. Knowledge in this area assumes significance amid the increased work intensification experienced by academics in recent years. Premised on the notion that WLB is not a passing fad but a catalyst for sustainable development, this article documents the findings of a qualitative study of 11 full-time women academic staff in Malaysian universities. Majority of the women perceived their WLB to be reasonable despite experiencing increased work intensification. The findings imply that how they cope with work and family situations are important to a healthy WLB. Research and policy implications for sustainable work and growth are discussed.

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Mediating effects of coping in the link between spirituality and psychological distress in a culturally diverse undergraduate sample

Cited by 20 publications

References 30 publications

Predictors of Academic Procrastination in Asian International College Students

Predictors of Academic Procrastination in Asian International College Students

The mediating role of cultural coping behaviours on the relationships between academic stress and positive psychosocial well‐being outcomes

Work-Life Balance for Sustainable Development in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions: Fad or Fact?

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