Analysis

The “Brief COPE” (Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced) questionnaire is a
widely used self-assessment tool designed to evaluate the various ways people cope with stress and challenging situations. Developed by Carver, Scheier, and Weintraub in 1989, it has since been used in psychological research and clinical settings. The questionnaire consists of 28 items, where respondents are asked to assess how often they use different coping strategies when dealing with stress. The questions are grouped into 14 subscales, each representing a different coping strategy.

Objective

The aim of the “Brief COPE” questionnaire is to assess and understand how individuals cope with stress and challenges. Coping refers to the cognitive and behavioral efforts people make to manage the demands of a stressful situation. Using this questionnaire, researchers and clinicians aim to achieve several objectives, including: Gaining insight into the coping mechanisms used by individuals in response to stress. Understanding the relationship between specific coping strategies and mental health outcomes. Identifying patterns of coping that may be associated with better or worse adaptation to stress.

Scoring

The BSQ-28 questionnaire consists of 28 items that are answered on the following scale:
1 = Not at all, 2 = A little, 3 = Moderate amount, 4 = Very much.

References

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