The stress generation hypothesis posits that individuals actively shape their environment, contributing to the stress they experience, contrary to older unidirectional theories.
This theory highlights the reciprocal relationship between stress and pathology, suggesting that not only does stress contribute to mental health issues, but these issues can further trigger stress.
Traditional models often overlook the role of human agency and how interpersonal stress resulting from mental health challenges can exacerbate psychopathological conditions.
In recognizing dependent stress caused by individual behavior, the stress generation hypothesis provides a more nuanced understanding of how mental health and stress interplay.
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