Abstract
The present research investigated the relationship between
emotional distress and coping strategies in university students after
the death of their parental figure. It was hypothesized that there is
likely to be a relationship between emotional distress and coping
strategies and there are gender differences in emotional distress
and use of coping strategies. Correlational research design was
used. Sample was drawn by using purposive sampling strategy.
The sample was composed of (N= 160) students from University
of the Punjab and University of Engineering and Technology,
Lahore. Emotional Distress Inventory (Moscoso, et al., 1999,
2000) and Brief Cope Inventory (Carver, Scheier, & Weintraub,
1989) were administered. Findings of the research revealed
significant relationship between emotional distress and coping
strategies and non-significant relationship with coping strategies
(active coping and acceptance) among university students after the
death of parental figure. Results showed non-significant gender
differences of emotional distress and of (self-distraction, active
coping, use of instrumental support, behavioral disengagement,
venting of emotions, planning, acceptance, turning to turning to
religion and self-blame) and significant gender differences on
subtypes of coping strategies (denial, use of emotional support).
Counseling programs for the students are recommended to help
them deal with their feelings and problems.
Nida Zafar, Tahira Mubashir. (2012) Emotional Distress and Coping Strategies in University Students after the Death of Parental Figure, Journal of Behavioural Sciences, Volume 22, Issue 3 .
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