A cross-sectional comparison of adaptive coping in adulthood.
J Gerontol
; 42(5): 502-4, 1987 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-3497969
ABSTRACT
The present study is a cross-sectional comparison of coping behaviors in adulthood. Ninety-six adolescents, young adults, middle adults, and older adults were administered Lazarus' Ways of Coping questionnaire and a defensive coping scale. Patterns of coping and perceived effectiveness of coping strategies were examined in both threatening and challenging contexts. Results indicated that patterns of coping varied across age groups, with adolescents and younger adults endorsing more defensive mechanisms, such as escape-avoidance, hostile reaction, and self blame. Instrumental strategies were used more in challenging situations, whereas palliative strategies were endorsed in threatening situations across all age groups. Patterns of perceived effectiveness were similar to those for use, but correlations of use with perceived effectiveness varied between age groups. Findings supported the hypothesis that adaptive coping processes characterize later adulthood. Implications for future research in the area of development and coping are discussed.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Envejecimiento
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Adaptación Psicológica
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Gerontol
Año:
1987
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Article