COPE

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Developmental Status
Developmental Status of OM
Complete: In Use
More Information About Developmental Status
This record represents the 'dispositional' version of the COPE as implemented by the authors and detailed on the Department of Psychology, University of Miami website on 2 November 2010. An alternative version known as the Brief COPE is available and referenced in ROM.
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General Information
Background
Author/s or Creator/s
Carver, CS
Scheier, MF
Weintraub, JK
Objectives
To assess a broad range of coping responses.
Category of Outcome Measure
Impairment
 
Disease Type
  Used Validated
Muscle X  
Generic X  
Chronology of Development
Refer to the key reference.
Time Information
Time to Recall
Recall Period
Recall Period
Variable (per instruction to patient)
Time to Complete
30 Minutes
Application
Mode of Assessment
Self administered on site
Self administered off site
Administered by untrained evaluator
 
Age Group
Adolescents (12 to 15 Years)
Adults (16 Years and Over)
 
Age Related Limitations
Not Applicable
Languages
  Original Definitive Validated Translation Informal Translation
English US X    
French     X
Spanish     X
Conditions of Use and Contact Information
Conditions of Use
Free Access
 
Copyright Owner
Refer to website
Contact Name
Department of Psychology
Organisation Name
University of Miami
Postal Address
Not Applicable
URL (Web Address)
http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/ccarver/sclCOPEF.html
Email Address
Not Applicable
Phone
Not Applicable
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Questionnaire/Scale
Domain Details
Number of Domains
15
Domain Name / Number of Items
Positive reinterpretation and growth (4)
Mental disengagement (4)
Focus on and venting of emotions (4)
Use of instrumental social support (4)
Active coping (4)
Denial (4)
Religious coping (4)
Humor (4)
Behavioral disengagement (4)
Restraint (4)
Use of emotional social support (4)
Substance use (4)
Acceptance (4)
Suppression of competing activities (4)
Planning
Total Number of Items
60
Additional Format Information
Not Applicable
Equipment
Equipment Required
Pen and Paper
Equipment Description
Not Applicable
Response Details
Question Types and Usage
Multiple Choice (60)
Scoring
Total Score
No - total score is not calculated.
Total Score - Range/Direction
Refer to Website
Sub-Score
Yes - sub-score is calculated.
Sub-Score Range/Direction
Scales (sum items listed, with no reversals of coding).
Refer to website for full calculations.
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Reference 1
Type of Reference
Key Reference
Reference Details
Carver, C. S., Scheier, M. F., & Weintraub, J. K.; (1989) Assessing coping strategies: A theoretically based approach; Journal of Personality and Social Psychology; Vol. 56; pp. 267-283.
Web Address (URL)
http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/ccarver/documents/p89COPE.pdf
Reference File ID
Not Applicable
Other Information
This is the PROQOLID webpage for the COPE. It contains summary information about COPE and links to other related information.
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Reference 2
Type of Reference
OM Materials
Reference Details
Department of Psychology, University of Miami, COPE webpage.
Web Address (URL)
http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/ccarver/sclCOPEF.html
Reference File ID
Not Applicable
Other Information
This site contains information about the development and application of the COPE, with links to references and translations.