Negative life events, distress, and coping among adolescents in Botswana

Author(s)
Thorsteinsson, Einar B
Sveinbjornsdottir, Sigrun
Dintsi, Motshegetsi
Rooke, Sally Elizabeth
Publication Date
2013
Abstract
This study examined the potential mediating and moderating effects of different ways of coping on the impact of negative life events (NLE) on psychological health among adolescents, 63 boys and 66 girls, in Botswana. 'Distraction' as a way of coping and seeking social support were found to reduce the impact of NLE on psychological health concerns. 'Rumination' was associated with increased distress and less satisfaction with life. Future studies could focus on the use of distraction and seeking social support as coping strategies to reduce the effects of NLEs on psychological distress.
Citation
Australian Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, v.13, p. 75-86
ISSN
1446-5442
Link
https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/13941
Language
en
Publisher
University of Newcastle, Faculty of Education
Title
Negative life events, distress, and coping among adolescents in Botswana
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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