complainers
Complainers are individuals who frequently express dissatisfaction with people, circumstances, or systems. The label is commonly used in everyday language to describe habitual, rather than isolated, expressions of grievance. There is no formal diagnostic category for chronic complaining, though related patterns include negative affect, rumination, and avoidance of problem-focused coping.
Characteristics commonly associated with chronic complaining include a persistent focus on problems, emphasis on perceived injustices,
Causes are diverse. Ongoing stress, low perceived control, unmet needs, or personality factors such as high
Effects can be uneven. For the individual, chronic complaining may erode resilience and self-efficacy. In teams,
Responses and management vary by context. Individuals can benefit from recognizing triggers, reframing issues, focusing on