Introduction The purpose of this paper is to define the concept of coping, outline the theoretical framework by Hobfoll (1989), conservation of resources, and relate coping to Frank using the theoretical framework. Focus of the analysis of Frank will be placed on the resource categories of conditions and energies that Frank acquired and lost before and through his experiences. After this analysis, the interventions of positive reframing and emotional venting will be discussed as possible ways that could help an individual like Frank cope with their illness. Finally, this paper will give details on the new understanding of coping this author has gained, and how this new understanding will influence the future practise of this author as a second year nursing student.
Defining Coping Traditionally, people view coping as a process an individual implements when they experience anything that is considered stressful. Most people define it as a change the mind and body implement in correction to something affecting them. According to Lazarus and Folkman (as cited by Frydenberg, 2014), coping is an adjustment by a person in both their thinking and actions in response to an internal and/or …show more content…
Previously, he viewed coping as a more reactive process as outlined by Lazarus and Folkman, where people change how they think and act to objects or situations they find stressful. Although he still thinks this way, this author now views coping as a proactive process where people build themselves a buffering system of resources of which they base their self-image, self-esteem, and self-efficacy. Using this buffering system, any stress that results in a loss of resources does reduce what they have, but it keeps them well above their lowest point where identity could be threatened. Therefore, this author now understands coping as a dynamic process, and as something you do both proactively and
Defining Coping Traditionally, people view coping as a process an individual implements when they experience anything that is considered stressful. Most people define it as a change the mind and body implement in correction to something affecting them. According to Lazarus and Folkman (as cited by Frydenberg, 2014), coping is an adjustment by a person in both their thinking and actions in response to an internal and/or …show more content…
Previously, he viewed coping as a more reactive process as outlined by Lazarus and Folkman, where people change how they think and act to objects or situations they find stressful. Although he still thinks this way, this author now views coping as a proactive process where people build themselves a buffering system of resources of which they base their self-image, self-esteem, and self-efficacy. Using this buffering system, any stress that results in a loss of resources does reduce what they have, but it keeps them well above their lowest point where identity could be threatened. Therefore, this author now understands coping as a dynamic process, and as something you do both proactively and