Bewältigungsformen
Bewältigungsformen, often translated as coping mechanisms or coping strategies, refer to the cognitive and behavioral efforts used to manage, tolerate, or reduce internal or external stress. These forms are employed when an individual perceives a situation or event as taxing or exceeding their resources. The concept is central to stress and emotion regulation research.
Coping strategies can be broadly categorized into problem-focused and emotion-focused approaches. Problem-focused coping aims to change
Further distinctions can be made between adaptive and maladaptive coping. Adaptive coping strategies are generally considered