Navigating stress with creativity: The moderating role of conflict-induced reativity on job satisfaction among entrepreneurs
Özsungur, Fahri
Background: Entrepreneurs frequently encounter high levels of job stress, which can undermine their job satisfaction. Although the negative consequences of stress are well-known, less attention has been paid to the role of Conflict-Induced Creativity in buffering these effects. Objective: This study investigates how Conflict-Induced Creativity moderates the relationship between job stress and job satisfaction among entrepreneurs, addressing a gap in understanding adaptive mechanisms in high-pressure work environments. Methods: Using a quantitative design, data were collected from 453 entrepreneurs through convenience sampling. Statistical analyses included factor analyses, correlations, regressions, and moderation testing via PROCESS MACRO in SPSS v.22. Results: Validated scales a...
Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Pregnant Women
Yılmaz, Mualla
Background: COVID-19 pandemic has negative effects on the mental health and well-being of pregnant women. However, the number of studies in which the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being of pregnant women was investigated from their perspectives was limited. Objective: This study was aimed at determining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of pregnant women. Methodology: In this study, the phenomenological method, a qualitative research design, was used. The data were obtained from 33 pregnant women who were hospitalized in the obstetric ward through essays they wrote. Results: Two main themes were determined: (1) feelings of pregnant women during the COVID 19 pandemic, (2) thoughts of pregnant women regarding the COVID 19 pan...