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Dimensionality of Coping: Factor Stability Using the Ways of Coping Questionnaire

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This study presents convergent support for the use of five empirically constructed factors from the “Ways of Coping Questionnaire.” Five coping factors were congruent with the factors reported in a study conducted by Folkman and Lazarus in 1985. The results support a concept of coping as defined by the factors, for student populations. Researchers need to explore different coping contexts to facilitate research and increase our knowledge of coping processes.

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Robert F. Scherer
David C. Luther
Frank A. Wiebe
University of Mississippi
Janet S. Adams

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Contact Robert F. Scherer, Department of Management and Marketing, Kennesaw College, P.O. Box 444, Marietta, GA 30061 for reprints

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