Developmental Changes in Children's Awareness of Strategies for Coping with Uncontrollable Stress

Investigated awareness of strategies for coping with uncontrollable stress of 72 children of 5-12 years. Children mentioned approach strategies infrequently. Findings showed an age increase in the proportion of cognitive distraction strategies suggested. Behavioral distraction strategies were most f...

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Published inChild Development Vol. 60; no. 6; p. 1337
Main Authors Altshuler, Jennifer L, Ruble, Diane N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1989
Subjects
Age Differences
Avoidance Behavior
Child Behavior
Child Development
Children
Coping
Metacognition
Strategy Choice
Stress Management
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Summary:Investigated awareness of strategies for coping with uncontrollable stress of 72 children of 5-12 years. Children mentioned approach strategies infrequently. Findings showed an age increase in the proportion of cognitive distraction strategies suggested. Behavioral distraction strategies were most frequently suggested by children of all ages. (RJC)