Stressor: meaning, definitions and examples
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stressor
[ หstrษsษr ]
psychology
A stressor is any event or situation that causes stress. Common stressors include work pressure, financial problems, and relationship issues.
Synonyms
stress factor, stress inducer, stressor agent
Examples of usage
- The deadline at work was a major stressor for him this week.
- Moving to a new city can be a significant stressor for many people.
Translations
Translations of the word "stressor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fator de estresse
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคจเคพเคต เคเคพเคฐเค
๐ฉ๐ช Stressfaktor
๐ฎ๐ฉ stressor
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะตัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ czynnik stresowy
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใฌใใตใผ
๐ซ๐ท facteur de stress
๐ช๐ธ factor de estrรฉs
๐น๐ท stres kaynaฤฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํธ๋ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงู ู ุงูุถุบุท
๐จ๐ฟ stresor
๐ธ๐ฐ stresor
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅๆบ
๐ธ๐ฎ stresor
๐ฎ๐ธ streituvaldur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะตััะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแ แแกแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ stressor
๐ฒ๐ฝ factor de estrรฉs
Word origin
The term 'stressor' originated in the field of psychology in the mid-20th century. It is derived from the word 'stress' with the addition of the suffix '-or', which denotes an agent or doer. The concept of stressors and their impact on individuals' mental and physical well-being has been extensively studied and researched.
See also: destressing, stress, stressed.