An alternative models test of Lazarus' process theory of coping

Mel Fugate; Angelo J. Kinicki; Gregory E. Prussia

An alternative models test of Lazarus' process theory of coping

Mel Fugate, Angelo J. Kinicki, Gregory E. Prussia

Management and Entrepreneurship

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Abstract

We tested the complete and current conceptualization of Lazarus' (1991) seminal process theory of coping. Despite the wide influence and use of his theory, most past research tests only subsets of the theory's main constructs and permutations between them. To determine the appropriate structure of the coping process we tested alternative longitudinal models in the context of organizational change Xcomplete mediation process, partial mediation process, transposed process, and direct effects- and found that a complete mediation process model best fit the sample data: threat appraisal" ³negative anticipatory emotions" ³control coping" ³subjective well-being. Our findings support the process nature of coping, illuminate the central role of appraisal, and include emotions (a more recent and important addition to his theory). Contributions and implications are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Academy of Management 2005 Annual Meeting: A New Vision of Management in the 21st Century, AOM 2005
State	Published - 2005
Event	65th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2005 - Honolulu, HI, United States Duration: Aug 5 2005 → Aug 10 2005

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Other	65th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2005
Country/Territory	United States
City	Honolulu, HI
Period	8/5/05 → 8/10/05

Keywords

Alternative models
Appraisal
Coping process

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Information Systems and Management

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