Analysis

The Ways of Coping Scale, developed by Dr. Susan Folkman and Dr. Richard S. Lazarus, is a psychometric tool used to assess the various strategies individuals employ to cope with stressful situations. The scale helps to understand the coping mechanisms people adopt when facing stress in their daily lives.

Purpose

The purpose of the Ways of Coping Scale is to identify and analyze the different coping strategies individuals use, in order to support the development of interventions and support programs aimed at promoting mental health and well-being.

Scoring Method

The scale includes statements that evaluate the frequency of use of various coping strategies, such as problem-solving, emotional regulation, and seeking social support. Responses are rated on a 4-point Likert scale.

References

Folkman, S., & Lazarus, R. S. (1988). Ways of Coping Questionnaire: Manual. Mind Garden.
Folkman, S., & Lazarus, R. S. (1980). An analysis of coping in a middle-aged community sample. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 21(3), 219–239.