Different Theoretical Perspectives in Coping Research / 中国临床心理学杂志

ABSTRACT

For decades, coping has undergone intensive investigation through different theoretical lens. In this paper, three theoretical standings in coping research were proposednamely,the process theory, the trait theory and the situation theory. Relevant research and measurements were introduced. In the end, different perspectives were reevaluated and implication for further research was discussed.