Unhealthy.

Successful coping skills are different for everyone. An example of a successful coping skill would be deep breathing. This works for a lot of people.

Negative

Coping describes cognitive and behavioral responses to a stressful situation. Coping can be defined as an effort to manage and overcome demands and critical events that pose a challenge, threat, harm, loss, or benefit to a person (Lazarus, 1991)

A survey that assesses coping strategies in response to stress or difficult situations could reveal maladaptive coping skills. This could include questions about use of substances, avoidance behaviors, or other harmful coping mechanisms. The survey might also explore the effectiveness of these coping strategies in managing emotions and situations.