Diskuze v psychologii 2022, 4(1):24-34 | DOI: 10.5507/dvp.2022.004

Strategy of stress management and supportive mechanisms after tornado in Moravia

Mgr. Ing. Dagmar Kožinová

Aim of the research was to find out the use of coping strategies and supportive mechanisms after major emergency - tornado in Moravia on 24th June 2022. Although it is an isolated instance in the Czech Republic, it may repeat in the future in the form of another natural disaster or emergency. Coping strategies play a key role in how it will all turn out and how a man will handle the situation; whether it will be a benefit for him or it will leave marks on him for the rest of his life. The group consisted of 52 respondents who met the given criteria and were hit by tornado. Data were collected by the help of Brief COPE questionnaire and qualitatively formulated questions which the respondents could freely answer. We found out that the most used strategies were problem- oriented. Active coping, acceptance and planning were mostly used. The least used strategy was self-accusation, giving-up and religion. The most helpful supportive mechanism for people was a social support. Use of the problem-oriented coping strategies and use of the social support after similar events is one of the ways how to handle emergencies.

Keywords: people hit by tornado, coping strategies, Brief COPE questionnaire, supportive mechanisms

Received: September 29, 2022; Revised: December 8, 2022; Accepted: December 13, 2022; Published: September 7, 2023  Show citation

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Kožinová D. Strategy of stress management and supportive mechanisms after tornado in Moravia. Diskuze v psychologii. 2022;4(1):24-34. doi: 10.5507/dvp.2022.004.
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