Open AccessCoping stress toward post-death of a couple: A qualitative study in single mothers
Author(s) -
Sairah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
inspira
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2722-7642
pISSN - 2722-7634
DOI - 10.32505/inspira.v2i2.3439
Subject(s) - irritability , coping (psychology) , psychology , thematic analysis , qualitative research , social support , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , social psychology , anxiety , psychiatry , social science , sociology
The study aimed to figure out the picture of a couple’s post-death stress and coping strategies used by working single mothers. The research approach uses qualitative descriptive with case study design. Characteristics of single mother participants, working and having children. Data were obtained through interviews of participants concerned accompanied by significant other interviews. The data analysis used in this study is a thematic data analysis technique. The results showed the symptoms of stress experienced by participants in increased blood pressure, frequent delays in work, irritability, dietary changes, and experiencing sleep disorders. Each participant’s stress was the shrinkage of economic, social, and psychological resources. Participants’ stress coping strategies include; planful problem solving, confrontative, seeking social support, distance, escape/avoidance, positive reappraisal, self-control, and accepting responsibility.