Category: Stress

  • The Stress-Buffering Hypothesis Test in a Mexican Sample

    Table of Contents Introduction Study Description Testing Assumptions Research Question, Hypothesis, and Alpha Level Interpretation Conclusion References Introduction The current paper examines the results of a repeated-measures ANOVA provided in an article by Raffaelli et al. (2013). The brief information about the article is provided; the assumptions for the test are articulated, and it is…

  • Stress: Causes and Consequences from a Sociological Perspective

    Understanding the nature and mechanisms of stress is essential in preventing it and mitigating its adverse effects on people. Though stress can be researched from the biological perspective as the direct outcome of an individual response to specific factors, it also needs to be studied from a sociological perspective to establish better control over it.…

  • Discussion of Stress Response in Human

    Summary The article in question examines the topic of resilience and stress response in humans, and attempt to find an answer to people having to endure traumatic events. The paper opens with a few paragraphs describing the experiences of Dennis Charney, who often took his kids on trips which they disliked in an effort to…

  • How to Relax: Avoiding Stress

    Table of Contents Introduction Avoiding stress Ways to relax Conclusion Work Cited Introduction In daily life people engage in situations in their work, relationships, commitments, managing time, etc they feel nervous irritable and under pressure and hence they get stressed. Virtually, all people at one time or another are faced with such kind of situation.…

  • The Effects of Stress on Individuals

    Table of Contents Introduction Effects Conclusion Introduction The contemporary times are characterized with fast-moving lifestyles. Individuals are living on the fast lane, and in the process of making a living, the majority have forgotten to live fruitfully. The economic environment is turbulent, rumors of wars across the globe are all over the news, and natural…

  • Academic Stress Among Students

    The vast majority of people experience stress at work or university and in their personal lives. One hears the annoying story of another person and experiences pressure. He or she avoids eye contact because of the inability to cope with negative feelings. Stress becomes more and more common nowadays. According to the definition given by…

  • Stress and Coping: Social Support and Social Ties

    Introduction Social ties play important roles in a persons life, and they have an impact on social support that people seek, receive, and give. In this paper, the notions of social ties and social support will be defined, and the importance of social support and how it might depend on the cultural background a person…

  • Alertness, Relaxation, and Stress Correlation

    Abstract This essay explores the correlation between high alpha levels in individuals and their states of relaxedness and alertness. It also establishes the development of low alpha levels when the individuals are subjected to stressful conditions. The alpha brain waves are easily detectable when a person is in a state of relaxation, alertness, and/or intuition.…

  • Stress Consequences, Causes, and Further Actions

    It is extremely important to understand when stress levels are high and when they become out of control. Stress is extremely dangerous and can dominate over ones actions and personality. Stress adversely impacts the behavior, mind and body of a person and almost every individual is exposed to experiencing stress in different ways. When people…

  • Stress Effects and Management Report

    Introduction Stress is the feeling which results from situations that are overwhelming which the body or mind are not used to. When someone is under stress, a feeling of insecurity is evident. As a result, hormones react to the prevailing situation which may lead to a faster heart beat. Also, the breathing patterns of a…