Coping Styles of Chicago Adults: Description
- 1 June 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Human Stress
- Vol. 6 (2), 2-10
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0097840x.1980.9934530
Abstract
Drawing upon a sample of 2,299 Chicago adults the author empirically describes the coping styles used to combat stressors in the social roles of marriage, parenting, finances, and job. Factor analyses of coping responses uncovered three major patterns: taking direct action, rationalization avoidance of the stressor, and acceptance of the stressful situation without attempting alteration. Respondents did not consistently utilize one coping style across all role areas, but rather employed a repertoire of responses. Demographic characteristics were found to explain only a small amount of variation in the coping styles.Keywords
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