Coping Skills

Done by: Celine Wren

Narissa James
Ivanka Toney
Andica Veira
Shamaiya Lowe
 Definition of Coping Skills
• Coping skills are defined as the thoughts and behaviors mobilized to manage
internal and external stressful situations.
• It is a term used distinctively for conscious and voluntary mobilization of acts,
different from 'defense mechanisms' that are subconscious or unconscious
adaptive responses, both of which aim to reduce or tolerate stress
 Technology based Coping Skills that
are mostly effective
• Meditation and Mindfulness Apps
• Online therapy Platforms
• Fitness and wellness Apps
• Social Media
• Support groups
• Gaming Apps
 Ways in which technology can be
better utilized to improve the coping
skills among students
• Healthy relaxation techniques.
• Online Support Groups
• Improved Communication
• Vast Information Resource
• Improved education access
• Self-paced learning
 Aspects of Coping Skills that are
influenced by technology
• Stress Management
• Emotional Regulation
• Problem Solving
• Social Support
• Optimism
• Perceived Control
 Ways in which technology creates
positive impact on Coping Skills of
students
• Easily access information to inform and educate themselves
• Maintain and develop supportive relationships
• Form their identities (through self-expression, learning and talking)
• Promote a sense of belonging and self-esteem through staying connected with
friends and being involved in diverse communities.
• Empowers kids and teens to make better choices.
• Improves self-regulation and self-control.
 Ways in which technology creates
negative Coping Skills
• Cyberbullying
• A reduction in sleep /poor sleep quality.
• The Fear of Missing out can lead to negative mental health outcomes
• Social Isolation
• Anxiety
• Unhealthy Technology Addiction
 Ways in which the government can
assist students to better use
technology to improve Coping Skills
• Increase community connectivity.
• Invest in healthy housing.
• Use of evaluation and tools to determine the impact of technology use on
children
• Technical Infrastructure and support
• Developing educational standards
• Structural changes in school days
 Table and Column Chart showing total
responses of the week for the most
effective technology based coping
strategies
Total responses of the week for the most effective technology based coping strategies
Column Chart showing total responses of the week for
the most effective technology based coping strategies
Meditation and Online Therapy Fitness and Social Media 16
Days Mindfulness Apps Platforms wellness apps Support groups 12
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 Table and Pie chart showing total
responses of the week for the most
influenced aspect of coping skills
Pie chart showing the total responses of the
Total responses of the week for the most influenced aspect of coping skills week for the most influenced aspect of coping
skills
Stress Emotional
Days Management Regulation Problem Solving Social Support
Stress Management
Day1 3 0 2 3
Emotional Regulation
Problem Solving
Day2 3 1 2 2 30% 33% Social Support
Day3 2 0 3 3

Day4 1 1 3 3
10%
28%
Day5 4 2 1 1

Total 13 4 11 12