Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing (한국직업건강간호학회지)

Korean Academic Society of Occupational Health Nursing (한국직업건강간호학회)
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Correlation Analysis for COVID-19 Stress, QEEG Stress Quotient, and Coping Style of Face-to-Face Service Industry Employees

대면 서비스직 종사자의 COVID-19 스트레스, 정량뇌파 스트레스 지수와 대처방식의 상관분석

  • Weon, Hee Wook (Department of Brain and Cognitive Science, Seoul University of Buddhism) ;
  • Son, Hae Kyoung (Department of Nursing, Eulji University)
  • 원희욱 (서울불교대학원대학교 뇌인지과학) ;
  • 손해경 (을지대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2021.06.10
  • Accepted : 2021.08.16
  • Published : 2021.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to measure COVID-19 stress and the quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) stress quotient and identify the coping styles of face-to-face service industry employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study administered structured questionnaires consisting of sections on general characteristics, COVID-19 stress, and coping style for stress to 21 face-to-face service industry employees between April 1 and April 18, 2021. The physical tension & stress quotient and psychological distraction & stress quotient were measured in the prefrontal lobe with QEEG. Results: Emotional easiness (r=.62, p=.002) and escape-avoidance (r=.55, p=.009) as a passive coping style were associated with COVID-19 stress, and seeking social support as an active coping style was associated with the left physical tension & stress quotient (r=.47, p=.031). Conclusion: These findings provide evidence regarding the objective status of the mental health of face-to-face service industry employees using both a self-reported scale and neuroscientific indicators, including brain quotients.

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