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Exploring Generational Differences in Coping with Stress, Personal Growth Initiatives, and Attitudes Towards Mental Health Counseling

Author(s) Ms. Shravani Vinodh Thandassery Subramanian, Ms. Vimala M
Country India
Abstract This study explores generational differences in coping with stress, personal growth initiatives, and attitudes toward mental health counseling by comparing Generation X and Generation Z. Using a purposive sampling method, data were collected through validated scales, including the Attitudes Towards Seeking Professional Psy-chological Help Scale (ATSPPHS), Personal Growth Initiative Scale-II (PGIS-II), and Coping Scale. Statistical analyses revealed significant generational variations. Generation X demonstrated a greater reliance on problem-solving and pragmatic coping strate-gies, while Generation Z favored social support, mindfulness, and expressive coping approaches (U = 2588, p < .001, rank biserial correlation = -0.482). Personal growth initiatives also differed sig-nificantly (U = 2031, p < .001, rank biserial correlation = -0.594), with Generation X prioritizing structured, career-driven growth and Generation Z emphasizing emotional well-being and self-exploration. Additionally, attitudes toward mental health counsel-ing varied notably, with Generation Z displaying greater openness to seeking professional psychological help than Generation X (t(198) = -5.50, p < .001). These findings highlight the evolving na-ture of psychological behaviors across generations, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions.
Keywords Generational differences, coping strategies, personal growth, mental health counsel-ing
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-17
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.45123
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