THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURAL FEATURES ON PROACTIVE COPING STRATEGIES AND COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN THE CITY OF KOKAND

Akhmedova Dildora Ilkhomovna

THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURAL FEATURES ON PROACTIVE COPING STRATEGIES AND COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN THE CITY OF KOKAND

Authors

Akhmedova Dildora Ilkhomovna KSU / GrGU, Master's 01/24 PP MAG (SOP) E-mail: ahmedovadildora797@gmail.com

Keywords:

These differences affect proactive coping (planning ahead to avoid problems) and cognitive flexibility (the ability to quickly switch and see different options).

Abstract

Adolescents everywhere face stress, but how they cope depends on culture. In collectivist societies (such as Uzbekistan), family, traditions, and duty to parents are paramount. In individualistic ones (USA, Europe), personal goals and independence dominate.

References

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Greenglass, E. R. (1999). *Proactive Coping Inventory*.

THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURAL FEATURES ON PROACTIVE COPING STRATEGIES AND COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN THE CITY OF KOKAND