2006

College students may experience relation-related and performance-related stressful situations (Shiraishi, 2000). Active coping is a vital factor that leads individuals to successfully cope with stressful situations (Kumpfer, 1999). Although coping has been studied extensively, researchers have not reached a consensus on the nature of coping. This study aimed to explore the nature of active coping. The term active coping in this study refers to coping style that is characterized by solving problems, seeking information, seeking social support, seeking professional help, changing environments, planning activities, and reframing the meanings of problems.