The Effects of Creative Self-Efficacy and Emotional State on Employees' Coping Styles with Stress.

This research examines the effect of creative self-efficacy and emotional state on employees' coping with stress. Quantitative research has been adopted as part of the purpose of the research. The universe of the research consists of the employees in the hotel businesses in Antalya. The research sample is composed of employees from 5-star hotels in Antalya. The measurement tool was used with the judicial sampling technique. The measurement tool included demographic questions, creative self-efficacy, emotional state, and stress-coping style scales. Data collection occurred between July 1 and October 1, 2022. Between those dates, 390 questionnaires were filled out. However, the research analysis consisted of 356 questionnaires. Upon analysis, it was determined that creative self-efficacy and emotional state significantly affect coping with stress. Creative self-efficacy does not differ considerably in terms of gender variable. In terms of education level, creative self-efficacy differs significantly. This research has a unique value in terms of examining the relationships and effects between creative self-efficacy, emotional state, and coping style with stress. As such, the findings of the study will contribute to the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]