Traditionally, psychological research has focused on negative states, their determinants,
and consequences. Theoretical conceptions of coping focus on strategies used to diminish …

Although research on coping over the past 30 years has produced convergent evidence
about the functions of coping and the factors that influence it, psychologists still have a great …

The purpose of the present studies was to (a) examine the association between coping,
affect, and stress during demanding, stressful tasks, and (b) examine the presence of a …

This chapter is organized into two parts, using the terms mastery and meaning as proxies for
the two broad processes of coping. Mastery pertains to problem-focused or assimilative …

Proactive coping, directed at an upcoming as opposed to an ongoing stressor, is a new
focus in positive psychology research. However, two differing conceptualizations of this …

This chapter focuses on proactive coping and its function in promoting well-being. Proactive
coping is a coping strategy that is multidimensional and forward-looking. Proactive coping …

Being able to cope effectively with stress can help people to avoid negative consequences
for their psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to find out why some coping …

The clinical disciplines have witnessed a rapidly growing literature on the conceptualization
and measurement of coping and on the role of coping in confronting stressful life …

The broaden-and-build theory (Fredrickson, 1998, 2001) predicts that positive emotions
broaden the scopes of attention and cognition, thereby facilitating the building of personal …

Most stress research has focused on testing the effects of coping strategies on negative
outcomes such as distress, anxiety, and pathology. The present study focused on the effects …