Coping and resilience in adults: a cross-sectional network analysis
Ruth Van der Hallen1, Joran Jongerling1, Brian P Godor1
1Department of Psychology, Education & Child Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Anxiety, Stress, and Coping
|June 18, 2020
Summary
Coping and resilience are distinct but related psychological concepts. Active coping strategies and planning help bridge the gap between dealing with problems and bouncing back from adversity.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
Background:
- Coping and resilience are established psychological concepts.
- Their precise relationship and overlap require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the distinctiveness and relationship between coping and resilience.
- To explore how these concepts influence each other.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional network analysis was employed.
- 502 participants (aged 18-64) completed online surveys measuring coping (Brief-COPE) and resilience (SPF-24).
Main Results:
- Partial correlation networks revealed strong associations within and between coping and resilience factors.
- Coping and resilience are distinct yet related, likely influencing each other.
- Social support, active coping, goal efficacy, and planning emerged as key bridging factors.
Conclusions:
- Findings suggest coping and resilience are separate but interconnected constructs.
- Replication with time-series data, person-specific models, and clinical samples is recommended.
- Implications for future research and clinical practice are discussed.
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