The dynamics of 21st century life have created a social environment
full of stressful situations. The American Psychological
Association claims that stress in the workplace has reached a
critical point, and psychological surveys find that the most common
aspects our lives, such as relationships and daily activities, are
those that cause the greatest degrees of stress. This book provides
a comprehensive look at what professionals know about coping with
stress, drawing upon statistical analysis to assert which methods
of coping seem to be effective and which do not. The book begins
with a discussion of the nature of stress, looking at the effects
of stress in daily life, considering some of the ways researchers
study stress, and examining how the human body reacts to stressful
events. The study then turns to the ways psychologists
conceptualize, measure and study coping mechanisms, and to specific
techniques, concentrating on those that have proven to be most
effective, such as improving basic interpersonal skills and
polishing defense maneuvers for dealing with stress. For
individuals considering professional help, the final chapters
present some basic information about medications, psychotherapy and
alternative medicine approaches.
General
Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2007 |
First published: |
March 2007 |
Authors: |
Paul R Robbins
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Dimensions: |
229 x 167 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
207 |
Edition: |
Annotated edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-2875-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Health, Home & Family >
Family & health >
General
|
LSN: |
0-7864-2875-9 |
Barcode: |
9780786428755 |
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