Brief COPE

Q: How many questions does the Brief COPE have?

The Brief COPE contains 28 items and takes approximately 7 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Brief COPE scored?

Scores range from 2 to 8. Interpretation levels: Low usage of the coping strategy (2-4), Moderate usage of the coping strategy (5-6), High usage of the coping strategy (7-8).

Q: Is the Brief COPE free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Brief COPE was developed by Charles S. Carver (1997). It is designed to measure Coping strategies. The scale is intended for use with Adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 28 items organized into 14 factors/subscales: Self-Distraction, Active Coping, Denial, Substance Use, Use of Emotional Support, Behavioral Disengagement, Venting, Use of Instrumental Support, Positive Reframing, Planning, Humor, Acceptance, Religion, Self-blame.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Self-Distraction	1,19	2
Active Coping	2,7	2
Denial	3,8	2
Substance Use	4,11	2
Use of Emotional Support	5,15	2
Behavioral Disengagement	6,16	2
Venting	9,21	2
Use of Instrumental Support	10,23	2
Positive Reframing	12,17	2
Planning	14,25	2
Humor	18,28	2
Acceptance	20,24	2
Religion	22,27	2
Self-blame	13,26	2

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = I haven't been doing this at all, 2 = I've been doing this a little bit, 3 = I've been doing this a medium amount, 4 = I've been doing this a lot.

Scoring

Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.

Total scores range from 2 to 8. Interpretation guidelines:

Low usage of the coping strategy: 2 – 4
Moderate usage of the coping strategy: 5 – 6
High usage of the coping strategy: 7 – 8

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Varies by subscale (typically Cronbach's alpha ranges from .50 to .90).

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.