Most researchers agree that there are two general t ypes of coping: problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping. Problem-focused coping aims the stressor and involves direct actions to combat or alleviate the stressful circumstances. Emotion-focu sed coping regulates the emotional consequences of stressful or potentially stressful events. Although research has proven that people use both types of coping, usually one type tends to prevail over the other depending on the age, sex, type of s tressful situation