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Summary
Interviews and survey data were used to identify common stressors experienced by military wives and explore whether problem-focused coping strategies (e.g., acceptance, planning, active coping, religion, and using emotional support) or emotion-focused coping strategies (e.g., self-distraction, venting, humor, self-blame, and denial) were better at reducing distress and reduced physical symptoms. Wives perceived control over these stressors were also examined. Problem-focused coping strategies were more successful at reducing distress and physical health symptoms, regardless of wives perceived control over the stressor.
Citation
Dimiceli, E. E., Steinhardt, M. A., Smith, S. E. (2010). Stressful Experiences, Coping Strategies and Predictors of Health-related Outcomes Among Wives of Deployed Military Servicemen. Armed Forces & Society, 36, 351-373. doi:10.1177/0095327x08324765