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proactive coping
proactive coping Proactive coping is a future-focused, self-initiated form of problem-focused coping in which a person takes action in advance to prevent stress or handle likely future stressors more successfully.
Proactive coping is a future-focused, self-initiated form of problem-focused coping in which a person takes action in advance to prevent stress or handle likely future stressors more successfully. It involves trying to strengthen one’s ability to manage situations and, when possible, change the environment before problems fully develop.