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Escapist Coping
Deals with stressful situations by using distractions or wishful thinking to evade or ignore the situation.
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High scorers tend to use distractions, wishful thinking, or denial as means to cope with stress. They often look for ways to mentally "escape" the reality of their situation, hoping for external solutions or miracles to alleviate their distress. While this approach might offer them short-term relief, they might not always confront the root cause of their stress directly.
Escapist coping and detachment coping are both coping styles that center around a form of withdrawal from stressors, but they operate differently in their approach and focus.
Escapist coping involves actively trying to flee from or evade the current reality, often by engaging in wishful thinking, distractions, or even denial. This style seeks to mentally "escape" the situation, often hoping for external resolutions or that problems might vanish on their own.
Detachment, on the other hand, is a cognitive strategy that emphasizes emotional detachment. Individuals using this method recognize the stressor but choose to emotionally disconnect from it, downplaying its significance. They might alter their perspective to see the situation as less impactful or relevant.
While both strategies involve a form of avoidance, Escapist coping leans more towards evasion and fantasy, while Detachment coping emphasizes emotional and cognitive disengagement.