Coping Strategies and Postdivorce Health Outcomes

Abstract

Abstract This study investigated the linear and curvilinear relationships between coping strategies and health outcomes among a sample of 159 divorced individuals. Participants completed questionnaires which included measures of coping strategies, physical health, and psychological health. Results indicated that linear relationships existed between three of the five coping strategies-reframing, acquiring social support, and passive appraisal-and health. Curvilinear relationships were shown between four of the five coping strategies-acquiring social support, seeking spiritual support, mobilizing formal support, and passive appraisal-and health. Different patterns of results were shown for men andwomen.