Pessimism is negatively associated with problems solving for calcasian americans, it was positively associated with the use of coping strategies for asian Americans. But there are findings that flip depending on what culture you're in. For example, violating social norms is something that makes you seem a little more powerful if you are in the united states or western culture. In collectivist societies like china, it's the opposite. Trying is good no matter what culture you are in.