Background Research on stress occupied a central position during the 20th century. As it
became evident that stress responses affect a wide range of negative outcomes, various …

Although responses to stressors have both adverse and positive consequences on health,
many believe that stress is entirely negative. Research revealed that negative beliefs about …

Stress is a popular topic these days. There is rarely a week that passes without hearing or
reading about stress and its deleterious effects on health. Given the negative impact of …

Much of the methodology in stress research focuses on stress manifestation and organismic
reactions to life's crises. In contrast, the present study sought to identify the major sources of …

Objective Medically unexplained or functional somatic symptoms (FSSs) constitute a major
health problem because of their high prevalence and the suffering and disability they cause …

We develop a methodological approach to identify and prioritize psychosocial factors
(stressors) requiring priority action to reduce stress levels. Data analysis was carried out on …

The concept of stress has a long and perhaps foundational history in health psychology.
However, it is also not without its detractors, who point out imprecise and simplistic use of …

Background: Research over the last few decades has shown that high demands can lead to
stress. However, high demands do not lead to stress per se as it depends on how an …

The study of stress has a long history in the psychological literature and in health research
generally. Prolonged exposure to a strong stressor will increase an individual's risk of …

The customary introduction to stress suggests that it is still a matter of scientific debate,
despite the fact that it is a common and influential state. It shares aspects of mind and body …