Folkman and Lazarus model

The Folkman and Lazarus model, often referred to as the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, explains how individuals respond to stress. It suggests that stress arises from the interaction between a person and their environment. When faced with a challenge, people evaluate it in two ways: first, by assessing whether it's a threat or a challenge (primary appraisal), and second, by considering their ability to cope with it (secondary appraisal). This model emphasizes that coping strategies, both problem-focused and emotion-focused, play a crucial role in how effectively we manage stress and its impact on our well-being.