NAVIGATING CHALLENGE-STRESS AND HINDRANCE-STRESS: IMPLICATIONS FOR WELL-BEING

Аннотация

This paper explores the concepts of challenge-stress and hindrance-stress and their implications for individual well- being. Challenge-stress refers to stressors that individuals perceive as opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement, while hindrance-stress arises from stressors perceived as obstacles or threats to one's goals and well- being. Through an examination of the literature on stress psychology and organizational behavior, this paper elucidates the distinct characteristics of challenge-stress and hindrance-stress, their effects on psychological and physiological health, and strategies for effectively navigating them. Understanding the nuanced nature of these stressors is crucial for promoting resilience, enhancing coping strategies, and fostering well-being in both personal and professional contexts. KEYWORDS Challenge-stress, hindrance-stress, well-being, stress psychology, resilience, coping strategies, psychological health, organizational behavior.