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Abstract

We performed a series of meta-analyses examining the associations between coping and health-related outcomes in nonclinical adult samples. Results revealed that problem-focused coping was positively correlated with overall health outcomes, whereas confrontive coping, distancing, self-control, seeking social support, accepting responsibility, avoidance, and wishful thinking were each negatively correlated with overall health outcomes. Neither planful problem solving nor positive reappraisal was significantly associated with overall health outcomes in our analyses. However, type of health outcome (i.e., physical vs. psychological) and situational characteristics (i.e., stressor type, controllability, and duration) moderated many of the overall associations.

Coping and health in novice and experienced nursing students during clinical practice: a descriptive, differential and correlational analysis

“…These findings partially agreed with those reported by Lo [26] , where students used both PFC and EFC in three training courses without any significant differences.…”

“…The results also indicated that problem-focused coping was used significantly more by students than emotion focused coping, which coincided with the results reported in most of the reviewed studies [17][18][19][20] but differed from studies in which the most commonly-used strategies were emotion focused coping strategies [24,25] or those that reported not differences [26] .…”

“…"The strategy or strategies which an individual uses depend both on situational and individual factors" [26] . Thus, academic characteristics such as the academic year or experience may be examples of these coping determinants [28] .…”

Stress-Management Strategies among First-Year Students at a South African University: A Qualitative Study

“…Research suggests that, compared to emotion-focused strategies, problem-focused coping tends to assist people in dealing with stressors in more constructive ways (Penley, Tomaka & Wiebe, 2002). However, in real-life circumstances, people are inclined to use a combination of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies (Govender et al, 2015;Ramesar et al, 2009 There is literature to suggest that maladaptive coping, such as using non-prescribed medication and alcohol, and avoidance could negatively impinge on academic performance, self-esteem and well-being (Govender et al, 2015;Penley et al, 2002).…”

“…However, in real-life circumstances, people are inclined to use a combination of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies (Govender et al, 2015;Ramesar et al, 2009 There is literature to suggest that maladaptive coping, such as using non-prescribed medication and alcohol, and avoidance could negatively impinge on academic performance, self-esteem and well-being (Govender et al, 2015;Penley et al, 2002). A significant proportion of participants (173/225) pointed to meaning-making as a coping strategy.…”