Description
The Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC) is an assessment tool designed to measure an individual’s sense of coherence in life. Sense of coherence refers to an individual’s ability to understand, manage, and find meaning in their experiences, especially in stressful and challenging situations. The SOC examines three core domains: comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness.
Analysis and Use of Data
The analysis and use of data from the Sense of Coherence Scale include:
Data Collection: Gathering responses from individuals who have completed the questionnaire.
Statistical Analysis: Analyzing the data to identify levels of sense of coherence. This typically involves using descriptive and comparative statistical methods.
Result Interpretation: Analyzing the results to understand individual or group trends in sense of coherence. High scores indicate a strong sense of coherence, while low scores suggest a weaker sense of coherence.
Application of Results: Using findings to understand the impact of sense of coherence on well-being and mental health and to develop interventions aimed at improving coherence.
Goal
The main goals of the Sense of Coherence Scale are:
Assessing Sense of Coherence: To measure an individual’s sense of coherence to better understand how it affects their ability to handle stress and challenges.
Understanding Mental Health: To analyze the relationships between sense of coherence and other indicators of mental health and well-being.
Intervention Strategies: To assist in developing intervention strategies to enhance sense of coherence and improve well-being.
Calibration
The calibration of the Sense of Coherence Scale involves:
Question Development: Creating questions that reflect the three core dimensions of sense of coherence (comprehensibility, manageability, meaningfulness).
Scoring System: Using a Likert scale to rate agreement or disagreement with each statement, typically ranging from 1 (strongly agree) to 7 (strongly disagree).
Score Interpretation: Analyzing total scores to understand levels of sense of coherence and its psychological impacts.
Bibliography
Antonovsky, A. (1987). Unraveling the Mystery of Health: How People Manage Stress and Stay Well. Jossey-Bass.
Sodergren, M., & Sodergren, S. (1997). The Sense of Coherence Scale: Psychometric Properties and Clinical Relevance. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 42(2), 123-130.
Eriksson, M., & Lindstrom, B. (2006). Antonovsky’s Sense of Coherence Scale and the Relation with Health: A Review of the Literature. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 60(5), 396-406.