The problem of relationships between coping behavior and psychological trauma in divorce situation

Abstract

This article analyzes the strategies of coping behavior used by people in a situation of divorce. Currently psychological defense mechanisms and coping mechanisms (coping behavior) are considered as the most impor­ tant form of adaptation processes and response of individuals to stressful situations. According to the authors, the choice of man constructive strate­ gies of coping behavior in situations of divorce helps to adapt to this dif­ ficult life situations, as well as prevent the development of post­traumatic stress as a reaction to this traumatic event. There is considered relation­ ship between past traumatic experience and adjustment to present divorce trauma. According to this research in divorce situation problem focus cop­ ing is more effective than other types of coping.