Coping Strategies in Patients with Psychosomatic Disorders: A Grounded Theory Study

Authors

    Fatemeh Masouminejad * Department of Curriculum Planning, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran f63.masouminejad@yahoo.com

Keywords:

Psychosomatic disorders, coping strategy, grounded theory, coding, mind-body equilibrium

Abstract

This study aimed to discover the coping strategies used by patients with psychosomatic disorders through a grounded theory approach. Twenty participants were selected using theoretical sampling. In-depth interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin’s coding procedures. Findings revealed three primary coping strategies: rationalizing symptoms, resorting to religious frameworks, and avoidance of stress-inducing situations. The core category identified was “searching for mind-body equilibrium.” These findings can inform individualized intervention programs for managing psychosomatic symptoms.

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Published

2025-03-21

Submitted

2025-01-10

Revised

2025-02-23

Accepted

2025-03-08

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Coping Strategies in Patients with Psychosomatic Disorders: A Grounded Theory Study. (2025). Health Psychology and Behavioral Disorders, 3(1). https://jhpbd.com/index.php/hpbd/article/view/9

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