Coping with Stresses in Daily Living: A pilot study

This pilot study examines how people cope with the stresses in daily living within the framework of Richard Lazarus's concept of the adaptational significance of Hassles and Uplifts. The study aimed to: (a) explore the type, frequency and intensity of Hassles and Uplifts in daily living in a Malaysian cultural setting; (b) to investigate the utility of Hassles and Uplifts of psychosomatic patients for therapy. Eight men and 128 women completed the Hassles and Uplifts Scales and further data were obtained from self-reports. Similarities and differences between men and women are compared and contrasted. A case study is used to illustrate the application of Hassles and Uplifts in stress management.