Emotional and Cognitive Coping in Relationship Dissolution. Issue 2 (1st July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wrape, Elizabeth R.; Jenkins, Sharon Rae; Callahan, Jennifer L.; Nowlin, Rachel B.
• Is Part Of: Journal of college counseling. Volume 19:Issue 2(2016:Jul.)
• Page Start: 110
• Page End: 123
• Publication Date: 2016-07-01
• Subjects: relationship dissolution -- repetitive negative thinking -- avoidance; Counseling in higher education -- Periodicals; Counseling in higher education -- United States -- Periodicals; 378.194
• DOI: 10.1002/jocc.12035
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1099-0399

Abstract

Abstract : Dissolution of a romantic relationship can adversely affect functioning among college students and represents one primary reason for seeking campus counseling. This study examined the associations among common coping strategies and distress following relationship dissolution. Avoidance and repetitive negative thinking (RNT) were significantly associated with distress, and gender was found to moderate the relationship between RNT and distress. Findings suggest that college counselors should consider emotional coping strategies following relationship dissolutions.