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  • Health Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

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  • Directed coping, the use of fewer coping strategies, is proposed as an effective stress management technique.
  • Previous research on directed coping is limited, with only one study conducted among nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the directed coping construct in greater depth.
  • To investigate the association between directed coping and health/wellness outcomes in undergraduate students.

Main Methods:

  • A pre/post study design was employed with 611 undergraduate students.
  • Participants completed online questionnaires and in-person physical health assessments before and after a 6-week program.

Main Results:

  • Directed coping was associated with and predictive of improved subjective (affect, stress) and objective (heart rate, blood pressure, grip strength) health and wellness.
  • Directed coping demonstrated stability over time and correlated with personality traits.

Conclusions:

  • Directed coping is an effective method for managing general life stressors.
  • The findings suggest directed coping is a stable construct and may be effective across various situations.