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The relationship between coping and emotion: implications for theory and research.
1Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley 94720.
Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1988
Summary
This study re-evaluates coping mechanisms, moving beyond viewing them solely as emotional responses. It proposes a broader perspective integrating cognitive and relational factors in emotion processes, highlighting the reciprocal relationship between emotion and coping.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Traditional views define coping as a reaction to emotional states.
- This perspective may be limited in explaining the complex interplay between emotion and coping.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically evaluate the historical view of coping as a response to emotion.
- To propose a broader conceptualization of coping based on cognitive and relational principles.
- To explore the dynamic, reciprocal relationship between emotion and coping processes.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of existing theories on emotion and coping.
- Integration of cognitive and relational frameworks.
- Literature review focusing on the interplay between emotion regulation and coping strategies.
Main Results:
- Emotion and coping are not unidirectional; they influence each other dynamically.
- Cognitive appraisals and relational contexts significantly shape coping behaviors.
- A reciprocal model offers a more comprehensive understanding of emotion regulation.
Conclusions:
- Coping is an integral part of the emotion process, not merely a response.
- Understanding the mutual influence of emotion and coping is crucial for psychological well-being.
- Future research should explore the cognitive and relational underpinnings of adaptive coping.