Różnice indywidualne w radzeniu sobie ze stresem przez młodzież studiującą

Abstract

The problem of stress affects eveiyone; it is an inevitable element of human life. Among those who seem to be particularly exposed to a strong influence of stressors are young pcople who find themselves on the developmental path between childhood and adulthood, a transition which reąuires taking on new social and life positions. Adolescents frequently feel helpless facing the problems of the world in which they live, the result of the increasing time and civilisation pressures. The period of attaining psychological maturity is the time in life asso- ciated with a special need for attention, help and useful tips on how to live and successfully handle problems. Young people often face a lack of adequate coping strategies. In order to handle stress better, there is a need for the knowledge of practical approaches and the ability to use skills appropriate to a given situation. Developing coping skills in early childhood seems to be a most favourabIe approach. Three kinds of techniques - physical, psychological and pedagogical - serve a useful purpose. The problem of stress and its somatic and psychological consequences have become an impulse for developing institutional forms of support, and also for creating stress management education programmes. These techniques, thanks to their effectiveness and the feasibility of implementation, should become regular elements of educational programmes.