Scale Overview
The Coping Skills Knowledge Test – CSKT was developed by John Macdonald, Nigel Turner, Matthew Somerset (2008). It is designed to measure Coping skills knowledge and beliefs. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Totally Not True [of me], 2 = Mostly Not True [of me], 3 = Undecided / Neutral, 4 = Mostly True [of me], 5 = Totally True [of me].
The scale includes 7 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 12 to 60. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Coping Knowledge: 12 – 28
- Moderate Coping Knowledge: 29 – 44
- High Coping Knowledge: 45 – 60
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.