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Adolescent coping style and behaviors: conceptualization and measurement

Patterson, Joan M., McCubbin, Hamilton I.·1987·Journal of Adolescence
DOI 10.1016/s0140-1971(87)80086-6
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Abstract

The developmental tasks associated with adolescence pose a unique set of stressors and strains. Included in the normative tasks of adolescence are developing and identity, differentiating from the family while still staying connected, and fitting into a peer group. The adolescent's adaptation to these and other, often competing demands is achieved through the process of coping which involves cognitive and behavioral strategies directed at eliminating or reducing demands, redefining demands so as to make them more manageable, increasing resources for dealing with demands, and/or managing the tension which is felt as a result of experiencing demands. In this paper, individual copying theory and family stress theory are reviewed to provide a theoretical foundation for assessing adolescent coping. In addition, the development and testing of an adolescent self-report coping inventory, Adolescent Coping Orientation for Problem Experiences (A-COPE) is presented. Gender differences in coping style are presented and discussed. These coping patterns were validated against criterion indices of adolescents' use of cigarettes, liquor, and marijuana using data from a longitudinal study of 505 families with adolescents. The findings are discussed in terms of coping theory and measurement and in terms of adolescent development and substance use.

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Authors
Patterson, J. M., & McCubbin, H. I.
Affiliations
  • University of Wisconsin‐Madison USA
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
Venue
Journal of Adolescence
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1987-06
Volume
10
Issue
2
Pages
163-186
ISSN
  • 0140-1971 (ISSN-L)
  • 1095-9254
DOI
10.1016/s0140-1971(87)80086-6
OpenAlex
W1964945136
Cited by
495
References
22
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 16 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 12 · 2020: 10 · 2019: 16 · 2018: 16 · 2017: 21 · 2016: 19 · 2015: 19 · 2014: 20 · 2013: 13 · 2012: 24
FWCI
2.60
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 7046 d)
Locations
  • Journal of Adolescence (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Problem Solving Skills Development
Keywords
adolescent coping, coping styles, family stress theory, gender differences in coping, adolescent substance use, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, cannabis use, identity construction, family differentiation, coping measurement
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Female, Humans, Life Change Events, Male, Psychological Tests, Social Environment

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