scholarly journals Dyadisches Coping Inventar (DCI): Ein Fragebogen zur Erfassung des partnerschaftlichen Umgangs mit Stress

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-202
Author(s):  
Simone Gmelch ◽  
Guy Bodenmann ◽  
Nathalie Meuwly ◽  
Thomas Ledermann ◽  
Olga Steffen-Sozinova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Couples Therapy ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Dyadic Coping ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
Coping Processes ◽  
Dyadic Coping Inventory ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Further Development

Stress and coping in couples are increasingly conceptualized as dyadic phenomena. One tool for the assessment of dyadic coping processes in couples is the Dyadic Coping Inventory (DCI), a further development of the formerly used Dyadic Coping Questionnaire (FDCT-N, Bodenmann 2000). The psychometrics of the Dyadic Coping Inventory (DCI) have been examined in a large validation study involving a total of N = 2,399 subjects. The results provide empirical evidence for the quality of the test. The theoretically postulated dimensions of dyadic coping were empirically supported by factor analyses. The internal consistencies of the total scale and the different subscales were good. The test-retest-correlation reveals that the questionnaire is sensitive for change. The construct validity is given, the criterion validity satisfactory. Furthermore cut-off criteria are presented to differentiate between couples depending on their quality of dyadic coping. The DCI is suitable for clinical research (e.g. intervention research), couples diagnostic, evaluation of couples therapy, developmental or health psychology. Zusammenfassung Stress und Stressbewältigung werden innerhalb von Partnerschaften zunehmend als dyadische Phänomene begriffen. Um dieser Sichtweise diagnostisch Rechnung zu tragen, wird das Dyadische Coping Inventar (DCI) zur Erfassung des partnerschaftlichen Umgangs mit Stress vorgestellt. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Weiterentwicklung des Fragebogens zum dyadischen Coping (FDCT-N, Bodenmann 2000). Die faktorielle und psychometrische Überprüfung erfolgte an insgesamt N = 2399 Personen. Die Ergebnisse sprechen für die Testgüte des Instruments. Die theoretisch postulierte Faktorenstruktur konnte durch Faktorenanalysen empirische Evidenz finden. Die internen Konsistenzen fielen insgesamt gut aus, die Test-Retest-Korrelationen lagen erwartungsgemäß im mittleren Bereich. Die Konstruktvalidität war ebenfalls gut, die kriterienbezogene Validität befriedigend. Weiterhin werden Cut-Off-Werte präsentiert, die erlauben, Paare nach der Güte des dyadischen Copings einzuteilen. Das DCI eignet sich gleichermaßen für klinische Fragestellungen (z.B. Interventions-forschung), Partnerschaftsdiagnostik und Therapieevaluation sowie für entwicklungs- oder gesundheitspsychologische Fragestellungen.

Evolution of parental stress and coping processes: A framework for critical care practice

1995 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 212-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynda L. LaMontagne ◽  
Barbara D. Johnson ◽  
Joseph T. Hepworth
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Parental Stress ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Coping Processes ◽  
And Coping

scholarly journals Gender Influences on the Work-Related Stress-Coping Process

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah B. Watson ◽  
Yong Wah Goh ◽  
Sukanlaya Sawang
Keyword(s):  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Stressful Situation ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Coping Process ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Coping Processes ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Coping

The increasing incidence of occupational stress is recognized as a global phenomenon that is having a detrimental impact on both individuals and organizations. This study aims to identify whether men and women adopt different stress and coping processes when subjected to stress in a work context. A total of 258 workers of various professions (males = 106, females = 152) participated in the study. Results indicated that men and women differ in their stress and coping processes, forming two very distinct groups and adopting specific process models when encountering a stressful situation at work. Limitations and implications from this study are discussed.

scholarly journals STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG THE WIVES OF ALCOHOLICS ATTENDING SELECTED DE - ADDICTION CENTRES

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. S. Rajina Rani* rani ◽  
Dr. S. Rajina Rani* rani
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Coping Methods ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping

Stress is a part of everyday life and no one is spared from it. People experience stress in different ways and for different reasons. From the newborn to the person who breaths his/her last, suffers from different types of stress. Wives of alcoholics go through countless problems in their personal and family life. They are at high risk for low quality of life due to use of maladaptive coping strategies. This study will help to evaluate the level of stress that faced by them and use of coping skills. Thus this will be a guide for planning and teaching effective coping methods to the targeted population. Aim: To assess the stress and coping among the wives of alcoholics. Methods: A quantitative research approach was used for the present study. The sample consisted of 50 wives of alcoholics, selected using purposive sampling technique. The tools used for the study were modified perceived stress scale and coping with drinking questionnaire. Results: The outcome of the study revealed that 98% of the wives of alcoholics had moderate level of stress and 2% of the wives of alcoholics had mild level of stress. It was also found that 96% of them had moderate level of coping and 4% had high level of coping.

Commentary on the Special Section “Theory-Based Approaches to Stress and Coping”

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Folkman
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Special Section ◽  
Gender Issues ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Dyadic Coping ◽  
Collective Trauma ◽  
Appraisal Process ◽  
New Information ◽  
Recursive System ◽  
And Coping

The six articles that comprise the special section on stress and coping each illuminate a different facet of the stress process. The issues addressed in these studies of dyadic coping, collective trauma, gender issues, and protective coping provide new information and, as is inevitable, raise new questions. Several studies also demonstrate some of the challenges inherent in the study of a dynamic, multilevel, recursive system that is anchored in the appraisal process of an individual in a given social context. This commentary reviews the issues and challenges raised in these studies, and suggests next steps for research in this field.

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