Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Coping ability and functional status in a Swedish population sample

A Langius, H Björvell

    Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
    |January 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study found that a stronger Sense of Coherence (SOC) is linked to better functional status, as measured by the Sickness Impact Profile (SIP). Lower SOC scores correlated with worse mental and social functioning.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The applicability of the Antonovsky Sense of Coherence Scale to a group of Pentecostalists.

    Scandinavian journal of caring sciences·2002
    Same author

    Treatment decision-making and its relation to the sense of coherence and the meaning of the disease in a group of patients with colorectal cancer.

    European journal of cancer care·2002
    Same author

    Patients' subjective evaluations of quality of life related to disease-specific symptoms, sense of coherence, and treatment in Ménière's disease.

    Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·2001
    Same author

    Coping strategies, pain, and disability in patients with hemophilia and related disorders.

    Arthritis and rheumatism·2001
    Same author

    The sense of coherence: a tool for evaluating patients with peripheral vestibular disorders.

    Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences·2001
    Same author

    Perceptions of research utilization: comparisons between health care professionals, nursing students and a reference group of nurse clinicians.

    Journal of advanced nursing·2000

    Area of Science:

    • Health Psychology
    • Psychometrics
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • The Sense of Coherence (SOC) scale assesses coping ability.
    • The Sickness Impact Profile (SIP) measures self-rated functional status.
    • Establishing reference values for these instruments in a general population is crucial for accurate assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present reference values for the SOC and SIP scales.
    • To investigate the relationship between SOC, SIP, and demographic factors (age, gender).
    • To explore the discriminant validity of the SOC scale in relation to functional status.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomly selected Swedish urban population sample (n=145) was used.
    • Participants were divided into three age groups: 26-40, 41-55, and 56-70 years.
    • Standardized questionnaires (SOC and SIP) were administered to assess coping ability and functional status.

    Main Results:

    • Mean SOC score was 151 (SD 18), unrelated to gender or age.
    • Total SIP scores were low, but functional status declined with age.
    • Weaker SOC scores significantly correlated with worse overall SIP scores and mental/social subscales, indicating poorer functional status.

    Conclusions:

    • The Sense of Coherence scale demonstrates discriminating validity, showing a clear link between coping ability and functional status.
    • Findings support the utility of the SOC scale in assessing psychological prerequisites for coping.
    • The study provides valuable reference data for the SOC and SIP in a general population context.

    Related Experiment Videos