Ways of Coping Questionnaire [WCQ-38]

Scale Analysis

In 1984, Lazarus and Folkman developed one of the most well-known scales, the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ-38). Internationally, it is known as the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ). The translation and adaptation of the scale into Greek was carried out by Karadimas (1998).

Purpose of the Scale

The WCQ is used with the aim of evaluating the strategies that populations use when facing a stressful situation.

Question Calibration

The WCQ consists of a total of 38 questions, which are grouped into five broader coping strategy categories. Specifically, these strategies include:
Positive approach, which is divided into two dimensions: positive reappraisal and problem-solving.
Seeking social support.
Wishful thinking/daydreaming, which is subdivided into wishful thinking and seeking divine intervention.
Avoidance/escape, which is also divided into resignation and denial.
Assertive problem-solving.
For each question, respondents are asked to answer using an ascending 4-point Likert scale, ranging from 0 to 3.

Statistical Analysis

The score a respondent achieves depends on their answers on the 4-point Likert scale. Lower scores in each coping strategy indicate that the individual does not use that strategy frequently.

Validity and Reliability

The internal consistency coefficient of the scale ranges from 0.60 to 0.79, indicating that the levels of validity and reliability of the questionnaire are satisfactory.