Kathleen F Hudson
University of Texas at Tyler, USA
Title: Coping complexity model: Coping stressors, coping influencing factors and coping responses
Biography
Biography: Kathleen F Hudson
Abstract
Aim: To depict the complex phenomena of coping involving the stressors, influencing factors, and responses of coping via a mid-range theory
Background: This model expands previous models creating a more complex and comprehensive description than previous work, and connects the stressors to responses, some adaptive and some maladaptive.
Design: Model includes components of initial stressors, key critical coping influencing factors, and various types of coping responses as a response to either healthy or unhealthy responses.
Results: This model portrays a comprehensive overview of the complex and multifaceted concepts 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).
Conclusion: This model can be used for education, clinical, and research applications.