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Papers by Bonita Long

Contemporary Sociology, Jul 1, 1995

Written by feminists and other researchers from the disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthrop... more Written by feminists and other researchers from the disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and management science, the fourteen essays in this collection are about women's experience of paid work and women's ways of coping with employment stress. The opening essays highlight the tremendous social and cultural changes that have compelled women to develop new coping strategies. Several contributing authors examine specific workplace structures and describe women's experiences in different occupational contexts whether hostile or hospitable. Shifting from a structural to an individual perspective, other contributors deal with psychosocial factors, such as gender differences, that have been found to moderate stress and enhance the coping process. They analyse individual experiences with work-related stressors, focusing on the mediating effects of cognitive appraisals. The concluding chapters provide a critique of research methods commonly used to study work-related stress and coping and a review by the editors of the many factors and relationships which influence women's ways of coping with employment stress. Women, Work, and Coping contains contributions by Nina Colwill, Bruce E. Compas, Esther R. Greenglass, Barbara Gutek, Catherine A. Heaney, Sharon E. Kahn, Ronald C. Kessler, Karen Korabik, Bonita C. Long, Judi Marshall, Diana L. Mawson, Lisa M. McDonald, Pamela G. Orosan, Hazel M. Rosin, Craig A. Smith, Anne Statham, Allison Tom, Elaine Wethington, and Lois M. Verbrugge.

McGill-Queen's University Press eBooks, Oct 25, 1993

International Journal of Sport Psychology, 1993

International Journal of Sport Psychology, 1996

Canadian Journal of …, 1989

This study examines marital and parental status in relation to perceptions of the quality of work... more This study examines marital and parental status in relation to perceptions of the quality of work and family roles (psychological well-being, job satisfaction, work involvement, nonoccupational environment, and role demands) in 148 female clerical workers. ...

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, Sep 1, 1998

The Canadian Professional Coaching Association (CPCA) recently developed a code of ethics for coa... more The Canadian Professional Coaching Association (CPCA) recently developed a code of ethics for coaches that was based on the Canadian Psychological Association&#39;s ethical code. Because the CPCA did not use coaches&#39; actual experiences to develop their code, we solicited sport-related ethical concerns from coaches to determine the comprehensiveness of the code. Twelve male and seven female coaches from both individual

British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2002

To explore the feasibility of conducting counselling or therapy that involves image making via th... more To explore the feasibility of conducting counselling or therapy that involves image making via the Internet, and simultaneously to identify new issues to consider when implementing online counselling services, 10 people selected for their relevant expertise were invited to use an audiographic telecommunication system and to comment on it. Content analysis of focus group discussions and interviews yielded the following significant issues: (a) concerns about technical failure, (b) relevance for people with disabilities, (c) the need for clinical procedures and communication guidelines, and (d) lack of shared physical presence. The co-researchers considered this form of distance delivery to be viable, and identified parameters that would ensure safe and ethical delivery. Implications for practice and future development are discussed.

Journal of sport & exercise psychology, 1990

Social Work in Public Health, 2009

and-conditions-of-access.pdf This article may be used for research, teaching and private study pu... more and-conditions-of-access.pdf This article may be used for research, teaching and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution , reselling , loan or sub-licensing, systematic supply or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material.

Qualitative Health Research, 2005

Multidisciplinary research teams that include faculty, students, and volunteers can be challengin... more Multidisciplinary research teams that include faculty, students, and volunteers can be challenging and enriching for all participants. Although such teams are becoming commonplace, minimal guidance is available about strategies to enhance team effectiveness. In this article, the authors highlight strategies to guide qualitative teamwork through coordination of team members and tasks based on mutual adjustment. Using a grounded theory exemplar, they focus on issues of (a) building the team, (b) developing reflexivity and theoretical sensitivity, (c) tackling analytic and methodological procedures, and (d) developing dissemination guidelines. Sharing information, articulating project goals and elements, acknowledging variation in individual goals, and engaging in reciprocity and respectful collaboration are key elements of mutual adjustment. The authors summarize conclusions about the costs and benefits of the process.

Journal of Health Psychology, 1997

rheumatoid arthrit is (ra) is a particularly distressing chronic illness because there is no cure... more rheumatoid arthrit is (ra) is a particularly distressing chronic illness because there is no cure and it is unpredictable and disabling. These disease characteristics contribute to the psychological and social impact the illness has on an individual and his or her family. The book examines RA from a biopsychosocial perspective and is unique in its attempt to understand this chronic illness from the patient’s view. The importance of this focus is undeniable as past research has been limited by the predominance of the medical model. Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis succeeds in organizing a vast literature in an accessible manner, integrating medical knowledge with psychological and social factors that are associated with RA. The book is aimed at health professionals involved in the treatment of RA and ‘those who suffer from RA, their family, and carers’. Much of the material would be useful for this audience, particularly the section on the doctor–patient relationship and the discussion on the dynamics of social support. However, the chapters are uneven in their accessibility. I would use this book with an undergraduate course in health psychology, and I would recommend it to colleagues for two reasons. First, it summarizes a large body of research from psychology and to a lesser extent sociology; thus, it is an excellent source of recent research for anyone who is not closely acquainted with the psychological literature on chronic illness. Second, it attempts to give voice to the individual with RA by examining qualitative studies that specifically focus on the patient’s lived experience. Depression and well-being are well-covered throughout the chapters, but an important area not addressed is that of stress and psychological functioning. This gap is puzzling, given the comprehensive treatment of coping and social support. Yet a theoretical model of stress is a necessary precursor to understanding the concepts of coping and social support. The book has nine chapters. Chapter 1 serves as an introduction and describes the authors’ rationale for writing the book. Chapter 2 provides a backdrop for the rest of the book. It contains a review of the medical and epidemiological nature of RA and an overview of conventional as well as non-orthodox treatments for RA symptoms. The influence of gender and the socio-economic context of RA is briefly addressed in Chapter 2. Unfortunately, these influences are not considered when issues are raised in subsequent chapters. Chapter 3 is one of the most useful and interesting chapters because the experience of RA is considered from the patient’s perspective and it includes an informative discussion of lay knowledge and narrative reconstruction. The meanings people give to chronic illness provide an avenue for understanding the logic and emotion behind their choice of coping strategies and ultimately their well-being. The dominant symptoms of RA, pain and stiffness, are discussed in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 describes the impact RA has on quality of life and provides information on how the various aspects of quality of life are measured; a valuable resource for someone interested in evaluating commonly used measures in arthritis research. Chapter 6 highlights the role of the physician and the impact the patient–physician interaction has on an individual’s experience of RA. Given that most RA patients are women and most physicians are men, the issue of gender and its influence on the interaction between patient and doctor is an important and informative addition. Chapter 7 examines the ways in which coping strategies have been conceptualized and assessed within RA research, and attempts to identify which types of coping contribute to a better outcome. Chapter 8 clearly and succinctly

Journal of Employment Counseling, 1988

Using data from interviews with professional women on their work-related stress and coping proces... more Using data from interviews with professional women on their work-related stress and coping processes, the author identified those who were good and poor at coping.

Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 2003

Popular psychosocial theories of stress and coping are based on an empiricist paradigm and a West... more Popular psychosocial theories of stress and coping are based on an empiricist paradigm and a Western biomedical framework that reflect Western ideologies and values about health and illness. Problems associated with this discourse lie mainly in the ideologies that emphasize naturalism, individualism, rationalism, and objectivity. We suggest that stress and coping theory should be concerned with the ways in which power relations and social institutions produce the meaning of stress. The inclusion of alternative discourses that attend to the micro and macro social and historical factors is necessary for the further development of stress and coping theory and practice.

Qualitative Health Research, 2008

Our aim was to explain how female clerical workers manage work-related distress, using a feminist... more Our aim was to explain how female clerical workers manage work-related distress, using a feminist grounded theory method. Thirty-seven interviews were conducted with 24 female clerical workers. They engage in the process of gauging visibility to manage a recognition-vulnerability paradox. To gauge visibility, they take the lay of the land by attending to threats, resources, and supports within withering or flourishing work conditions. When distressing events occur, they select tactics of taking it in, taking it on, or letting it go, which are influenced by the quality of their work conditions. Their efforts to manage distress affect their workplace visibility, potentially enhancing their recognition or exacerbating their vulnerability. Gauging visibility can either diminish or enhance employees' health and well-being. Our findings emphasize social processes and structural conditions, shift attention to organization-wide efforts to alter workplace conditions, and suggest initiati...

Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 1988

This study examines individual differences (self-efficacy, marital status) and environmental fact... more This study examines individual differences (self-efficacy, marital status) and environmental factors (work stressors, personal and work supports) as predictors of two measures of well-being (trait anxiety and work performance). The data were collected from 56 female clerical workers employed by a large university. Multiple regression analyses showed that individual differences and environmental factors were significant predictors of well-being. For the

… health, employee fitness, and exercise, 1996

Although employee fitness programmes are burgeoning, and exercise is being touted as an effective... more Although employee fitness programmes are burgeoning, and exercise is being touted as an effective means of combating workplace stress, we nevertheless know little about what psychological processes underlie the effectiveness of exercise programmes. The basic ...