The Relationship between Optimism and Coping Strategies among University Students in Kuala Lumpur

Ahmad Mahmud, Maya Illyra (2024) The Relationship between Optimism and Coping Strategies among University Students in Kuala Lumpur. Relationship between Optimism and Coping Strategies. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

This study was done to examine the prevalence of coping strategies (problem-focused, emotion-focused, avoidance) and the relationship between optimism and coping strategies. Convenience sampling was used to gather a total of 128 (50 males, 78 females) university students as participants for this study. Respondents completed a questionnaire that used instruments such as Life Orientation Test - Revised (LOT-R) and Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief COPE) to measure optimism and coping strategies respectively. Results showed that problem-focused coping is the preferred coping strategy among the respondents.This study also presented results that show optimism being positively related with problem-focused coping with a moderate strength. Additionally, this study also showed that optimism is negatively associated with avoiding coping. This relationship showed a weak strength. This study has given implications towards educators to establish a positive environment for the students when they study. This study also can help mental health practitioners in creating events or programmes directed to improve students motivation and well-being when dealing with stressful situations