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[Accepting stress. A contribution to research in coping]

H Thomae1

  • 1Psychologisches Institut der Universität Bonn.

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Accepting stressful situations is crucial for healthy individuals and those with chronic conditions. This coping mechanism helps achieve emotional balance and effective adjustment strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Health Psychology

Context:

  • Stress and coping mechanisms are integral to daily life.
  • Chronic disease and disability present unique challenges to well-being.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the significance of acceptance as a coping response.
  • To advocate for a nuanced understanding of coping strategies.

Summary:

  • Review of studies identifies "accepting a stressful situation" as a key response class.
  • This acceptance is vital for healthy individuals and patients managing chronic illness.
  • In extreme cases, acceptance is essential for emotional regulation and effective adjustment.

Impact:

  • Research should analyze specific "ways of coping" beyond complex response structures.
  • Understanding acceptance can inform therapeutic interventions for stress management.
  • Promotes a more targeted approach to studying coping mechanisms in diverse populations.

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