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September 10, 2025PLOS mental health.Open Access

“The world is not a safe place”: Representations of emotional distress, coping, and survival among young adults in South Africa

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This qualitative analysis uncovers emotional coping mechanisms in young South Africans, indicating nuanced survival strategies amid ongoing trauma.

Young adults in South Africa experience complex emotional responses to trauma, revealing a spectrum from fear to joy.
Narratives from 17 participants highlight eight adaptive coping strategies as acts of resistance against ongoing adversity.
Grounded thematic network analysis was employed to explore participants’ experiences within their challenging environments.
Findings suggest a need for therapeutic interventions that support individuals in navigating persistent trauma rather than assuming closure.

Chobhthaigh et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This qualitative analysis uncovers emotional coping mechanisms in young South Africans, indicating nuanced survival strategies amid ongoing trauma.