Problem-focused coping and encouragement-driven process
Whereas the main theme describes where and when cognitive and emotional reactions interact, the two sub themes describe The other process is driven by encouragement; things were not as bad as expected, getting to know that one is on the right track, or that improvements have been made, encourage the individual to carry on or increase health behaviour. Feedback and encouragement can be enough to maintain or improve health. Although informants had very different emotional reactions to the risk message, the role of self-efficacy and response efficacy were very important in both processes.