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

• Published in: Child Development Vol. 60; no. 6; p. 1337
• Main Authors: Altshuler, Jennifer L, Ruble, Diane N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 1989
• Subjects: Age Differences; Avoidance Behavior; Child Behavior; Child Development; Children; Coping; Metacognition; Strategy Choice; Stress Management

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...