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problem-focused coping
Also known as: problem-focused approach
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Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu 7 facts
claimEmotion-focused coping is more effective than problem-focused coping when dealing with uncontrollable stressors.
claimProblem-focused coping is a strategy used to manage stressors by addressing the source of the stress directly.
referenceProblem-focused coping is more likely to occur when individuals encounter stressors they perceive as controllable, while emotion-focused coping is more likely to predominate when individuals face stressors they believe they are powerless to change, according to Folkman and Lazarus (1980).
claimProblem-focused coping strategies are generally more effective for managing stress because they address the source of the stress rather than just the symptoms.
claimLazarus and Folkman (1984) distinguished two fundamental kinds of coping: problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping.
claimProblem-focused coping involves attempting to manage or alter the stressor causing the stress, similar to everyday problem-solving strategies such as identifying the problem, considering solutions, weighing costs and benefits, and selecting an alternative.
claimThere are two basic forms of coping with stress: problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 6 facts
claimEmotion-focused coping is more effective than problem-focused coping when dealing with uncontrollable stressors, such as the death of a loved one.
claimA problem-focused approach to managing stress involves actively attempting to address the source of the stress.
claimLazarus and Folkman (1984) distinguished two fundamental kinds of coping: problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping.
referenceProblem-focused coping is more likely to occur when individuals encounter stressors they perceive as controllable, whereas emotion-focused coping is more likely to predominate when individuals face stressors they believe they are powerless to change, according to Folkman & Lazarus (1980).
accountIf a student named Bradford is failing a statistics class, a problem-focused coping approach would involve him proactively trying to alleviate the source of the stress, such as contacting his professor to discuss how to raise his grade, setting aside two hours daily to study statistics, and seeking tutoring assistance.
claimProblem-focused coping involves attempting to manage or alter the stressor causing the stress, typically by identifying the problem, considering possible solutions, weighing the costs and benefits of those solutions, and selecting an alternative.