Problem Solving

Coping and emotion regulation strategies that involve trying to address an underlying problem directly

The following variables relate to Problem Solving:

Selection Variable Info Assessment type Dataset
DERS_22 When I'm upset, I know that I can find a way to eventually feel better Baseline RESS-EMA study
COPE_14 I try to come up with a strategy about what to do. Baseline Trier social stress study
COPE_2 I concentrate my efforts on doing something about the situation I'm in. Baseline Trier social stress study
COPE_7 I take action to try to make the situation better. Baseline Trier social stress study
RSQ_1 I ask for help to deal with the problem Baseline Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_1 I ask for help to deal with the problem Follow_up Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_1 I ask for help to deal with the problem Follow_up2 Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_17 I talk to someone whose judgement I appreciate Baseline Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_17 I talk to someone whose judgement I appreciate Follow_up Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_17 I talk to someone whose judgement I appreciate Follow_up2 Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_23 I think of a plan to deal with the problem Baseline Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_23 I think of a plan to deal with the problem Follow_up Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_23 I think of a plan to deal with the problem Follow_up2 Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_24 I stay away from people Baseline Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_24 I stay away from people Follow_up Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_24 I stay away from people Follow_up2 Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
EIER_WHY_4 I wanted to offer clarity, perspective, or advice ESM Naturalistic Affect at the Interpersonal Level (NAIL) daily diary
EROS_1 I gave someone helpful advice to try to improve how they felt Baseline Naturalistic Affect at the Interpersonal Level (NAIL) daily diary
PMERQ_11 I confront upsetting situations head-on to feel less upset. Baseline Well-being Affected by Secrecy Processes (WASP)
PMERQ_15 To feel less anxious, I tackle stressful situations head-on. Baseline Well-being Affected by Secrecy Processes (WASP)
PMERQ_17 To reduce how upset conflicts make me, I actively find compromises. Baseline Well-being Affected by Secrecy Processes (WASP)
PMERQ_19 During a conflict, to calm myself down I work towards finding a compromise. Baseline Well-being Affected by Secrecy Processes (WASP)
PMERQ_26 During conflicts, I calm down by negotiating a resolution to the conflict. Baseline Well-being Affected by Secrecy Processes (WASP)
PMERQ_28 To reduce how upset a situation makes me feel, I tackle it head-on. Baseline Well-being Affected by Secrecy Processes (WASP)
PMERQ_36 To reduce how bad conflicts make me feel, I work to solve the disagreement. Baseline Well-being Affected by Secrecy Processes (WASP)
PMERQ_39 I work to find a solution to conflicts, to decrease how anxious they make me feel. Baseline Well-being Affected by Secrecy Processes (WASP)
PMERQ_6 I work to negotiate a resolution to conflicts I have with others, to decrease how bad I feel Baseline Well-being Affected by Secrecy Processes (WASP)
PMERQ_9 When I have something unpleasant to discuss with someone, I confront them to feel less bad. Baseline Well-being Affected by Secrecy Processes (WASP)
EER_WHY_4 Why did you change the emotions of the other person(s) during this interaction? Please select all that apply: I wanted to offer clarity, perspective, or advice ESM Social Processes Under Daily Situations (SPUDS)
EROS_1 I gave someone helpful advice to try to improve how they felt Baseline Social Processes Under Daily Situations (SPUDS)
IER_WHY_4 Why did you turn to the other person(s) to change your emotions during this interaction? Please select all that apply: I wanted to seek clarity, perspective, or advice ESM Social Processes Under Daily Situations (SPUDS)
IRQ_8 I really appreciate having other people to help me figure out my problems. Baseline Social Processes Under Daily Situations (SPUDS)
IRQ_8 I really appreciate having other people to help me figure out my problems Baseline Social Connection Daily Diary Study (2020)
IRQ_8 I really appreciate having other people to help me figure out my problems Follow_up Social Connection Daily Diary Study (2020)
SECRECT_MW_CONTENT_6 Trying to find a solution to a problem related to the secret ESM Secrecy, Concealment, Affect and Mind-Wandering (SCAM) in Daily Life
TAS_19 I find examination of my feelings useful in solving personal problems Baseline Managing Affect in Uncertain Situations (MAUS)
TAS_5 I prefer to analyse problems rather than just describe them Baseline Managing Affect in Uncertain Situations (MAUS)
SITSEL I took steps to change the situation I was in Baseline Secrecy ESM 2020