Lazarus and Folkman (researchers)

Lazarus and Folkman are psychologists known for developing the Stress and Coping Theory. They studied how people respond to stressful situations, emphasizing that stress is a dynamic process involving how individuals appraise (judge) a situation and then choose coping strategies. Their research highlights that our emotional and behavioral responses depend on how we perceive the stressor and our resources to manage it. This framework helps us understand why different people react differently to similar challenges and aids in designing better support and interventions for managing stress effectively.