Socio-psychological aspects of coping with work-related stress on family functioning

Issue 56, 2024

Ainash Issimova

Received 05.01.2024, Revised 12.03.2024, Accepted 02.05.2024

https://doi.org/10.54919/physics/56.2024.182pg8

Abstract

Relevance. The relevance of this study and the stated problem primarily lies in the increase in the number and variety of stressors associated with a person’s professional activities, as well as in the need to study their impact on his body and family life.

Purpose. The purpose of the work is to reveal the problem of work-related stress, as well as to study the impact of dealing with it on the functioning of the families of teachers of higher educational institutions. Also, the objectives of this scientific work are to consider the concept of stress, and methods of dealing with it, as well as the study of various types of stressors.

Methodology. The main methods of studying this problem are analysis, induction, deduction and synthesis, which allow describing and highlighting the most important aspects of the causes of stress in the workplace.

Results. The article considers the concept of stress, describes the types of stressors, and reveals the causes of stress. The concept of stress at work is also considered, and the causes of its occurrence, as well as methods of dealing with it, are described. The problem of the influence of socio-psychological aspects of dealing with work-related stress on the functioning of the family has been studied. It also considers which aspects of family life undergo the greatest changes in the process of dealing with stress.

Conclusions. The research article concludes that work-related stress significantly impacts the physical and psychological health of individuals and their families, emphasizing the need to address and manage stress effectively.

Keywords: coping; well-being; stress at work; family functioning; social identification

Suggested citation

Issimova A. Socio-psychological aspects of coping with work-related stress on family functioning. Sci Herald Uzhhorod Univ Ser Phys. 2024;(56):1828-1836. DOI: 10.54919/physics/56.2024.182pg8

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