Stress coping mechanisms in elderly adults: an initial study of recreational and other coping behaviors in nursing home patients
Resource type
Authors/contributors
- Hunter, I Roy (Author)
- Gillen, Mark C (Author)
Title
Stress coping mechanisms in elderly adults: an initial study of recreational and other coping behaviors in nursing home patients
Abstract
Residents (N = 32) of 3 skilled nursing homes participated in a study designed to document the nature of the stressors they experienced and the coping mechanisms they used. Medical issues were the most common stressors. The most common coping responses were prayer, reading, watching television, listening to music, and talking to friends and family. © 2009 by the American Counseling Association. All rights reserved.
Publication
Adultspan Journal
Date
2009
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
43-53
Journal Abbr
Adultspan J.
Citation Key
pop00207
ISSN
15246817 (ISSN)
Language
English
Extra
9 citations (Crossref) [2023-10-31]
Citation Key Alias: lens.org/054-721-628-763-716
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Citation
Hunter, I. R., & Gillen, M. C. (2009). Stress coping mechanisms in elderly adults: an initial study of recreational and other coping behaviors in nursing home patients. Adultspan Journal, 8(1), 43–53. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-0029.2009.tb00056.x
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