Abstract
Family life in the police profession is stressful. This study examines the coping strategies wives employ in the management of the hardships associated with this style of life. The coping patterns of Developing Self Reliance, Accepting the Demands of the Profession, Building Social Support, and Maintaining Family Integration, reported by 42 wives, were associated with specific dimensions of family functioning-Interpersonal Relationships, Personal Growth and System Maintenance. The importance of coping as a meaningful target for family counselors and prevention oriented family life educators is underscored.
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