Explore possible explanations for different experiences of stress
Credits
This podcast is sponsored by a University of Portsmouth Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant.
Music: "Unity" by Kevin MacLeod from Film Music
License: Creative Commons
External Audio
Coping with stress with Dr David Fletcher
We all feel pressure and strain from time-to-time, but why do some of us find certain situations more stressful than others? In this episode, Dr Dan Brown interviews Dr David Fletcher, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Performance Psychology at Loughborough University. Their conversation explores what stress is and the possible explanations for different experiences.
Key research covered in this episode:
- Lazarus’ early book on stress as a transaction
- Lazarus and Folkman’s book introducing primary and secondary appraisal
- Graham Jones’ summary paper on athletes’ interpretations of anxiety
- Fletcher and colleagues’ chapter outlining a meta-model of transactional stress
Credits
This podcast is sponsored by a University of Portsmouth Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant.
Music: "Unity" by Kevin MacLeod from Film Music
License: Creative Commons