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What do the sources of pressure mean to us?

In: Stress in Turbulent Times

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  • Ashley Weinberg

    (University of Salford)

  • Cary Cooper

    (Lancaster University)

Abstract

This chapter examines three aspects of life affected by turbulent times and the psychological challenges which can follow from each aspect: namely, work, home life and finance. During the usual course of things, we can expect to face difficulties in each of these areas, but a common consequence of widespread economic, political or environmental change is that problems can arise simultaneously in more than one domain. This creates an increased likelihood that we will struggle with multiple demands across key aspects of our lives (see Figure 4.1). This is a bit like the physical phenomenon of the impact of sound waves on a glass when they synchronize, so that greater and greater vibrations can eventually cause it to shatter. Hopefully, as humans we do not reach ‘breaking point’, but it can help to recognize where sources of pressure are coming from so that we can anticipate the potential impact and seek the best survival strategies before disaster strikes, even where there are no ideal solutions. By taking work, home life and finance in turn, this chapter will look at potential sources of pressure and the ways in which these can undermine our sense of well-being. The following chapters look at potential strategies for dealing with these challenges.

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  • Ashley Weinberg & Cary Cooper, 2012. "What do the sources of pressure mean to us?," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Stress in Turbulent Times, chapter 0, pages 62-86, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-30617-2_4
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230306172_4
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