Search results for "eustress"
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Stress appraisal at work: its measurement and implications for well-being
2013
En los cinco artículos que forman parte de la presente tesis, se han comentado los conceptos subyacentes así como los resultados obtenidos. En este apartado, se resaltan los objetivos de la presente tesis, la metodología utilizada, así como las conclusiones generales que se pueden extraer en base a los estudios realizados. Objetivos En esta tesis analizamos el fenómeno del estrés laboral desde la perspectiva cognitiva (Lazarus y Folkman, 1984) y desde el enfoque que nos ofrece la psicología positiva (Seligman y Csikszentmihayi, 2000). El objetivo de la presente tesis ha sido desarrollar y validar una nueva medida de la percepción de eustrés y distrés tanto desde la Teoría Clásica del Test (…
Designing a Eustress Toolbox : From entrepreneur experiences to an online service
2018
Stress is typically seen as a negative phenomenon. However, the positive side of stress (i.e., eustress) has the potential to improve well-being, productivity, and innovativeness, thus increasing individuals’ daily resources at work. Focusing on eustress could enhance work engagement by turning some of the negatively perceived stressors into positive challenges. We explored this possibility by interviewing 21 Finnish entrepreneurs from various fields regarding their experiences of eustress. Nine of the interviewed entrepreneurs also recorded a eustress diary. Based on thematic analysis of the interview data, six main themes supporting eustress were identified: (a) Selfreflection toward chan…