TITLE:
Coping Complexity Model: Coping Stressors, Coping Influencing Factors, and Coping Responses
AUTHORS:
Kathleen Hudson
KEYWORDS:
Coping, Coping Responses, Temporary Coping, Effective Coping, Dysfunctional Coping, Maladaptive Coping, Destructive Coping, Resilience, Hardiness, Thriving, Optimization
JOURNAL NAME:
Psychology,
Vol.7 No.3,
March
16,
2016
ABSTRACT: Aim: To
describe the complex phenomena of coping involving the stressors, influencing
factors, and responses of coping via a mid-range theory Background: Previous
models have presented the concepts of coping, this model expands previous
models, creates a revision which is more complex and more comprehensive than
previous work. Design: Model includes components of initial stressors, key
critical coping influencing factors, and various types of coping responses,
either healthy or unhealthy responses. Results: Coping is complex and
multifaceted. This model portrays a comprehensive overview of the facets of
coping, including temporary, effective, and destructive coping responses. A
list of key influencing factors is presented to assist with highlighting
possible factors that can influence the overall potential adaptive (healthy) or
maladaptive responses (unhealthy). This model outlines the various possible
pathways of coping. Conclusion: This model provides a comprehensive complex
coping overview which can be used for education, clinical, and research
applications.