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Adaptive versus maladaptive coping strategies

Insight from Lebanese young adults navigating multiple crises

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ID15355482
AuthorsRoni Chaaya (0009-0005-5252-0280, Lebanese American University, corresponding author), Michel Sfeir (0000-0002-6040-9727, University of Mons), Samar El Khoury (Saint Joseph University), Sandrella Bou Malhab (0000-0002-3950-3022), Myriam El Khoury-Malhame (0000-0002-3397-9337)
Year2025
Volume25
Issue1
Pages1464-1464
Publication date2025-04-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-22608-4
PMID40259293
OpenAlexW4409621569
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited53

Our study mainly highlights the relation between coping, uncertainty, and mental health. Although intended to help relieve tension, maladaptive strategies might worsen it instead. We emphasize previous findings to promote healthy adaptive coping strategies in times of unprecedented crises

Biostatistics · Coping (psychology · Environmental health · Pathology · Public health · Young adult · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Resilience and Mental Health · Epidemiology · Gerontology

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Unique citing works8
Citations per year8
Citation span2025 - 2026 (2)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 8

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