Violet, who is 87 years old and very frail, needs increased home care, but she has denied this need to her concerned children. She continues to tell them that she can handle each situation on her own and says that living alone is not dangerous (although she has fallen numerous times and in fact broke her pelvis). She explains that she is an "independent" woman who does not need any help. This is an example of ______ focused coping.

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This is an example of emotion-focused coping, where Violet is managing her emotional response to her situation rather than directly addressing the problem (her need for increased care). Emotion-focused coping involves efforts to regulate emotions associated with a stressor, such as denial or rationalization, rather than taking action to change the situation itself.

Violet, Who Is 87 Years Old and Very Frail, Needs