Flexibility of thinking as a resource for experiencing stressful and frustrating situations
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-7235-2023-2-36-49
Abstract
Aim. To study the specifics of the structure of resources for experiencing stressful and frustrating situations in students with different levels of stress.
Methodology. The study sample included 65 students and was divided into two groups according to the level of stress experience. The study used the methodology “Flexibility of Thinking” by A.S. Lachins, “PSM-25 Psychological Stress Scale” by Lemur-Tessier-Fillion and the Rosenzweig frustration test.
Results. Based on the results of factor analysis, it was found that there is a specific structure of resources for experiencing situations of stress and frustration among students with different levels of stress. Students with high stress levels tend to blame the external environment and use self-defense reactions. Students with a low level of stress, on the contrary, are looking for ways to meet needs and flexibility of thinking is used by them as a resource for successful coping with stress.
Research implications. The research contributes to the study of thinking flexibility as a resource for coping with stressful and frustrating situations. The revealed specifics of the structure of resources for experiencing stressful situations will complement the training programs for coping with stress.
Keywords
flexibility of thinking,
stress experience,
stress experience resources,
frustration situations,
stress
Supporting agencies: This research was supported by an RSF grant No. 23-28-10216
About the Authors
Yu. A. Dmitrieva
South Ural State University (national research university)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yuliya A. Dmitrieva – Cand. Sci. (Psychology), Assoc. Prof., Department of Psychology of Management and Service Activities, Senior Researcher of Laboratory of Psychology and Psychophysiology of Stress Resistance and Creativity
av. Lenina 76, Chelyabinsk, 454080
A. S. Kalashnikova
South Ural State University (national research university)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anastasia S. Kalashnikova – Student
av. Lenina 76, Chelyabinsk, 454080
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