Perceived Stressful Situations and Coping Strategies Utilized by the Elderly

作者: Claire Manfredi , Mary Pickett

DOI: 10.1207/S15327655JCHN0402_7

关键词: Descriptive researchClinical psychologyCoping (psychology)Community healthPsychology

摘要: This is a descriptive study designed to elicit information regarding the types of stressful situations experienced by elderly and coping strategies utilized deal with stress. The theory stress (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984) was as theoretical framework for study. Methodology consisted administration questionnaire. Participants were first asked describe event that they had within past month. Subsequently, identify used Data analysis revealed loss conflict two major elderly, prayer most frequently strategy. Additional studies are needed determine effectiveness elderly. findings have implications community health nurses.

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