The Cultural Dimension of Stress and Coping

Ben Kuo (2010) reviews studies on cultural dimensions of stress and coping.
His study, "Culture's Consequences on Coping: Thories, Evidences, and Dimensionalitie." Published in Journal of
Cross-Cultural Psychology.

Common ways of coping among Asian:

Avoidance
Withdrawal
Forbearance
Common ways of coping among African-Americans and African-Canadians:
Spiritual
Religious
Ritual-based coping
Ways of coping among individuals of latino/latina:
Spiritual
Religious coping
Coping through family support

Problem-versus-emotion-focused

Problem focused coping (long term solution)

- resolving the stressful situation.

Emotion focused coping (short term solution)

- reduce the negative emotional.

Self-care Theraphy
-A positive ways to counter stress.

Nancy Apperson (2008) of Northern Illinois University.

- the one who provided steps for self-care:

1. Stop, breathe, and tell yourself: "This is hard and I will get through this one step at a time."
2. Acknowledged to yourself what you are feeling. All feeling are normal so accept whatever you are feeling.
3. Find someone who listens and is accepting. You do not need advice. You need to be heard.
4. Maintain your normal routine as much as posible.
5. Allow plenty of time for a task.
6. Take good care o yourself.
Remember to:
a. Get enough rest and sleep.
b. Eat regularly an make healthy choices.
c. Know your limits and when you need to let go.
d. Identify or create a nurturing place in your home.
e. Practice relaxation or meditation.
f. Escape for a while through meditation, reading book watching ba movie, or taking a short trip.