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Coping assessment in adolescents.

Maria Cristina Richaud de Minzi1

  • 1Interdisciplinary Center of Mathematical and Experimental Psychology Research (CIIPME), Tte. Gral. Perón 2158, Buenos Aires, 1040, Argentina. minzi@ciudad.com.ar

Adolescence
|October 17, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed a shorter, 46-item version of the Adolescent Coping Scale (Spanish version) for Argentine adolescents. This validated scale effectively measures 11 distinct coping dimensions, offering a reliable assessment tool.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Coping strategies are crucial for adolescent well-being.
  • Existing scales may be lengthy, posing challenges for administration.
  • A validated, abridged scale is needed for efficient assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an abridged Spanish version of the Adolescent Coping Scale.
  • To ensure the abridged scale retains representation of stable factorial dimensions.
  • To provide a reliable and efficient measurement tool for adolescent coping.

Main Methods:

  • Administered the 80-item Adolescent Coping Scale (Spanish version) to 800 Argentine adolescents.
  • Conducted factor analyses (principal axes, oblimin solution) to identify key dimensions.
  • Selected 46 items to form the abridged scale, ensuring representation of identified factors.

Main Results:

  • An abridged 46-item scale was successfully developed.
  • The scale comprises 11 distinct coping dimensions: Cognitive Redefinition, Self-Blame, Fatalism, Evasion Through Amusement, Problem-Focused Coping, Evasion Through Physical Activity, Emotional Support, Emotional Discharge and Somatization, Anxiety, Isolation, and No Action.
  • Reliability coefficients for the abridged scale were found to be satisfactory.

Conclusions:

  • The abridged Adolescent Coping Scale (Spanish version) is a reliable and valid instrument.
  • This shorter scale facilitates efficient assessment of diverse coping strategies in Argentine adolescents.
  • The 11 identified dimensions offer a comprehensive framework for understanding adolescent coping mechanisms.

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