Przyczyny stresu i strategie radzenia sobie ze stresem u młodzieży w wieku 14-16 lat

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to define how 14-16 years old adolescents do perceive the causes of the experienced stress and what strategies they use to cope with it. The Polish version of Adolescent Coping Checklist was used. Participants were given a set of open questions about causes of stress and the ways of coping with it. Subsequently, the Adolescent Coping Checklist was administered. Seventy youngsters have participated in the study, involving thirty five boys and girls. School related events, especially the relations with teachers, were found to be the most frequent causes of stress. Strategies that were noted most often were investing in friendship, seeking to belong, focus on work, solve problem and concentrate on pleasures. Strategies that were noted most rarely were seeking spiritual support, looking for professional help and social actions. The comparison of Polish and Australian groups showed significant similarity in the frequency of used strategies.