Bus commuters' coping strategies and anxiety from terrorism: An example of the Israeli experience
This study examined the use of three coping strategies: (1) emotion-focused coping (calming-distraction); (2) problem-focused coping (checking-behavior); and (3) denial (reduced perceived vulnerability), and their relationship to anxiety from terrorism among 50 Israeli bus commuters. Their mean age was 31 years (60% females). Commuting frequency was negatively correlated, and problem-focused coping was positively correlated with anxiety from terrorism. Ratios of problem-focused coping/denial and of problem-focused/emotion-focused coping were each positively correlated with anxiety from terrorism. Coping ratios accounted for 15% of the variance in anxiety from terrorism, after considering commuting frequency. Combining minimal problem-focused preventative acts with distraction and reduced perceived vulnerability may be beneficial.
Abstract The study discussed here compares and contrasts the findings of recent IS management studies in Australia, Europe, Singapore and the United States. It examines the key concerns of IS executives in these areas, focusing on identifying and explaining regional similarities and differences. IS executives in Australia, Europe, and the US show a reasonable level of agreement on the most critical issues they face. They take a mid- to long-range perspective on their function and are very concerned with planning and managing external relationships. Singaporean managers perceive that their problems are different and several explanations are put forward for understanding this difference. IS executives in multinational firms who are aware of regional differences should be able to manage the IS function more effectively. At a minimum, IS executives must be cognizant of the varying perspectives inherent in a global economy.