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Data were analysed using grounded theory methods involving open, axial and selective coding.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Young care workers encounter psychological stressors from boundary violations, including physical acts like client violence and emotional pressures from excessive demands, which impair their well\u2010being and caregiving effectiveness. A coping framework emerged, comprising six strategies\u2014compassion, help\u2010seeking, empathy, exposure, reflection and sensitivity\u2014structured across three stages: primary coping, secondary coping, and long\u2010term coping to alleviate stress and enhance resilience across varied settings.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Findings highlight the significant stressors faced by young care workers and a structured coping framework that supports their resilience and occupational well\u2010being.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Implications for Nursing Practice<\/jats:title>\n The CHEERS framework may inform training and supervision strategies for young care workers and support nurse educators and long\u2010term care nursing leaders in strengthening workforce retention and care quality.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Impact<\/jats:title>\n This study tackled the pervasive stress among young care workers, revealing a framework of coping strategies to mitigate its effects. It impacts care facilities and workers by offering tools to improve resilience and care quality.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Reporting Method<\/jats:title>\n This study adhered to the COREQ criteria.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Patient or Public Contribution<\/jats:title>\n Young care workers participated in the focus group interviews and shared their experiences of occupational stress and coping. Immediate member checking was conducted at the end of each focus group to allow participants to clarify or confirm the researchers' summary of the discussion. 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