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Self-report, situation-specific coping questionnaires: what are they measuring?

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  • 1Department of Psychiatry, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11974-8790.

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|October 1, 1991
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This study found issues with the Ways of Coping Scale (WOC). Many coping items were not applicable to all stressful events, and response interpretations varied among students.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Coping Mechanisms

Background:

  • Situation-specific self-report measures of coping, like the Ways of Coping Scale (WOC), are widely used.
  • Concerns exist regarding the development and application of these scales, including item applicability, reporting period definition, and response scale interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate potential issues in the Ways of Coping Scale (WOC).
  • To examine the applicability of coping items across different stressful events.
  • To explore the definition of the coping report period and the interpretation of the 'extent' response key.

Main Methods:

  • 91 college students completed the Ways of Coping Scale (WOC).
  • Participants were subsequently interviewed regarding their responses to the WOC.

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  • Interviews focused on item applicability, coping report period definition, and response key interpretation.

    • Main Results:

    • Hypothesized concerns about the WOC were supported by the findings.
    • Many coping items were found to be inapplicable to certain types of stressful events.
    • Variability was observed in how students defined the coping report period and interpreted the 'extent' response key.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights limitations in the generalizability and interpretation of the Ways of Coping Scale (WOC).
    • Researchers should consider the context-specific nature of coping and potential ambiguities in self-report measures.
    • Further refinement of coping assessment tools is warranted to improve validity and reliability.