The relationship between coping strategies, stress, and anxiety among King Saud University medical students.

IF 1.1 Q4 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Mohammad A Aljaffer, Ali A Almazam, Faisal G Alzahrani, Fahad M Alsultan, Abdulaziz M Alrasheed, Rayyan M Almousa, Abdullah I Alsuhaibani
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Abstract

Introduction: The issue of how personality impacts individuals' coping mechanisms in response to stressful circumstances has been extensively explored. There has been scholarly discourse on the potential confusion of stress-coping styles with personality traits.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between coping strategies, stress, and anxiety among medical students at King Saud University.

Methods: A total of 332 medical students completed a survey assessing stress and anxiety levels using standardized scales, alongside questions on coping strategies. Correlation analysis examined associations between variables.

Results: Stress and anxiety exhibited a very weak positive correlation (r = 0.074, P = 0.175). Stress levels showed a moderate positive correlation with coping strategies (r = 0.312, P < 0.001), while coping strategies correlated moderately negatively with anxiety (r = -0.231, P < 0.001) but not with stressors. Academic-related stressors were predominant (63%), with problem-focused coping strategies like seeking social support and planning commonly employed.

Conclusion: Despite higher anxiety levels correlating with increased coping strategy use among medical students, specific stressor types did not influence strategy choice. Targeted interventions are needed to address stress triggers and enhance well-being.

沙特国王大学医学生应对策略、压力和焦虑的关系
引言:人格如何影响个体在压力环境下的应对机制,这一问题已经被广泛探讨。关于压力应对方式与人格特征的潜在混淆,已经有了学术论述。目的:探讨沙特国王大学医学生应对策略、压力和焦虑的关系。方法:对332名医学生采用标准化量表进行压力和焦虑水平评估,并对其应对策略进行问卷调查。相关分析检查变量之间的关联。结果:应激与焦虑呈极弱正相关(r = 0.074, P = 0.175)。应激水平与应对策略呈中度正相关(r = 0.312, P < 0.001),应对策略与焦虑呈中度负相关(r = -0.231, P < 0.001),与应激源无关。学业相关的压力源占主导地位(63%),以问题为中心的应对策略,如寻求社会支持和计划,通常被采用。结论:在医学生中,尽管较高的焦虑水平与应对策略的使用增加相关,但特定压力源类型并不影响策略的选择。需要有针对性的干预措施来解决压力触发因素并增进福祉。
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