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http://dx.doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2021.30.3.101

Correlation Analysis for COVID-19 Stress, QEEG Stress Quotient, and Coping Style of Face-to-Face Service Industry Employees  

Weon, Hee Wook (Department of Brain and Cognitive Science, Seoul University of Buddhism)
Son, Hae Kyoung (Department of Nursing, Eulji University)
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Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing / v.30, no.3, 2021 , pp. 101-109 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Coping; COVID-19; Quantitative electroencephalography; Stress; Neuroscience;
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