STRESS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION (COPING) STRATEGIES: THEORETICAL MODELS
Keywords:
stress, coping strategies, psychological adaptation, emotional state, stress management, psychological defense, adaptationAbstract
This article analyzes the theoretical models of stress and psychological adaptation (coping) strategies within the framework of modern psychology. The study examines the concept of stress, its causal factors, and the mechanisms of individual adaptation to stress. In addition, the coping theory developed by Lazarus and Folkman, as well as approaches proposed in contemporary research, are reviewed. The findings indicate that coping strategies contribute to psychological resilience, enhance social adaptation, and facilitate the development of effective behavioral patterns.
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