The Relationship Between Thinking Patterns and Physiological Symptoms of Stress

Duvall, Cheryl King

doi:10.2224/sbp.2001.29.6.537

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“…The SPR is grounded in cognitive-behavioral theory and was designed specifically for organizational applications, rather than for clinical use. Previous research provides support for the SPR's internal-consistency reliability and convergent/discriminant validity (Cooke, 1986), and numerous studies have found strong relationships between the 19 SPR scales and psychological and physiological symptoms of stress (Cooke and Rousseau, 1983;Cooke et al, 1988;Duvall, 2001). The SPR measures stress-related cognitions and behaviors in four different categories as follows: self, others, goals and process.…”

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Resilience and spirituality: a mixed methods exploration of executive stress

Shelton

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Phipps

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this mixed methods research study was to explore the relationships between spirituality, leader resiliency and life satisfaction/well-being. Design/methodology/approach Using an explanatory sequential design, the authors tested three research hypotheses to explore the relationships between the participants’ spiritual practices and level of resiliency, life satisfaction and sense of well-being. Data were collected from 101 executive MBA alumni of a US-based university. Following the quantitative analysis of the survey results, interviews were conducted with 25 executives who scored high in the frequency of spiritual practice to further explore how they applied their spirituality in stressful work situations. Findings The results found positive relationships between spirituality, resilience and overall life satisfaction. Participants who engaged in meditative practices had a significantly higher overall resilience score than non-meditators. Research limitations/implications Key limitations are sample size and the risk of common method variance. Though numerous procedural steps were taken to control for these issues, future research with a larger and more diverse sample is needed. Practical implications Organizational stress is pervasive and executive burnout is a risk factor for leaders and their organizations. This research offers practical suggestions for ways that human resource managers and organization development practitioners can provide prevention resources to their executives. Originality/value This research contributes to the literature by providing support for mindfulness/meditation training for executives. It also demonstrates the value of mixed methods research for a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of the participants.

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Resilience and spirituality: a mixed methods exploration of executive stress

Shelton

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Phipps

2019

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“…Previous research provides support for the SPR’s internal-consistency reliability and convergent/discriminant validity (Cooke, 1986). Other studies have found strong relationships between the 19 SPR scales and psychological and physiological responses to stress (Cooke et al , 1988; Duvall, 2001).…”

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Positive and proactive leadership: disentangling the relationships between stress, resilience, leadership style and leader satisfaction/well-being

Shelton

Hein

Phipps

2021

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Purpose This study aims to analyze the relationships between leader resilience, leadership style, stress and life satisfaction. It reflects an emerging theoretical framework that positions resilience as a capacity that can be developed vs a response mechanism driven by innate traits. Design/methodology/approach To test three research hypotheses, online survey data were collected from 101 E.M.B.A. alumni of a US-based university using a cross-sectional, correlational research design. The results were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The authors assessed resilience, leadership style, stress and satisfaction/well-being using standardized inventories. Findings The results support previous research that has identified a significant relationship between resilience and positive leadership. Unique to this study, however, is the finding that work process behaviors (e.g. time management, cooperation, receptiveness) rather than traits (e.g. optimism, self-esteem, locus of control) are the resilience factors most associated with a positive leadership style. Work process skills significantly interacted with stress level to moderate leadership style. Additionally, a positive leadership style moderated the impact of stressful life events on leader satisfaction/well-being. Research limitations/implications Key limitations are sample size and the risk of common method variance. Though numerous procedural steps were taken to control for these issues, future research with a larger and more diverse sample is needed. Practical implications Organizational stress is pervasive, and resilience is increasingly recognized as a foundational leadership skill. This study provides empirical data documenting positive relationships between resilience, constructive leadership and leader satisfaction/well-being. This research also identifies work process behaviors (e.g. time management, cooperation and receptiveness) as the primary resiliency factors associated with sustaining positive leadership behaviors in times of stress. These results support previous research findings that have positioned resiliency as a capacity that can be developed, providing further support for investing in resiliency training for leaders. Originality/value This research contributes to the literature by analyzing resilience more comprehensively than previous studies. It extends the theoretical understanding of resilience beyond traits using an 160-item inventory that assesses four discrete domains of resilience. The results provide support for the importance of developing process skills in leaders to increase resiliency; thus, increasing the probability, they will model constructive leadership behaviors in times of significant stress.

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“…Second, there are resilient self-statements that focus attention on other "adaptive resources;" e.g., "I am strong," "I won't give up." Being physically aware of one's body may contribute to resilient self-talk through awareness of physical states ( e.g., muscle tension, upset stomach, feeling fatigued) that occur from stress or negative emotions (Duvall, 2001;Herman & Lester, 1994). This biological feedback may allow individuals to more quickly and effectively engage in adaptive strategies (such as resilient self-talk) to prevent themselves from being overwhelmed by the situation.…”

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Resilience and Self-Talk in University Students

Coulson¹,

Fouts²

2007

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One of the conceptual developments in the field of resilience is the recognition that individuals have the potential to actually benefit and thrive from adversity. Hence, the concept of four levels of resilience has been suggested -succumbing, surviving, recovering, thriving. Numerous variables have been postulated to account for individual differences in level of resilience; one that has not received attention is self-talk. Resilient self-talk is introduced as a specific type of positive self-talk utilized during difficult times in our lives ( e.g., "Everything happens for a reason"). University students (N = 291) completed a questionnaire that assessed their (a) selfperceived level of personal resilience (the 4 levels); (b) frequency of engaging in resilient selftalk and its importance to them; ( c) variables related to use of resilient self-talk, including 25 characteristics of resilient individuals ( e.g., optimism, problem-solving ability); reasons for engaging in resilient self-talk (e.g., motivation, focus), experience oflife difficulty; and (d) demographic information. The relationship between frequency of self-talk and perceived level of resilience is considerably stronger than for importance; e.g. frequency (but not importance) of self-talk distinguishes between levels of resilience. A number of variables were also related to the use of resilient self-talk, particularly reframing and social support ( characteristics of resilience), and motivation (a reason for using resilient self-talk).

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The Relationship Between Thinking Patterns and Physiological Symptoms of Stress

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Resilience and spirituality: a mixed methods exploration of executive stress

Resilience and spirituality: a mixed methods exploration of executive stress

Positive and proactive leadership: disentangling the relationships between stress, resilience, leadership style and leader satisfaction/well-being

Resilience and Self-Talk in University Students

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