Scale Overview
The Self-Report Coping Measure – SRCM was developed by Causey, D. L., & Dubow, E. F. (1992). It is designed to measure Coping strategies in children. The scale is intended for use with Children and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 29 items organized into 6 factors/subscales: Problem Solving, Social Support, Externalizing, Internalizing, Avoidance, Distraction.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Problem Solving |
1,6,11,16,20,26,29 |
7 |
| Social Support |
2,7,17,21 |
4 |
| Externalizing |
3,9,13,22 |
4 |
| Internalizing |
4,14,23,28 |
4 |
| Avoidance |
5,8,12,19,25,27 |
6 |
| Distraction |
10,15,18,24 |
4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = not at all, 2 = hardly ever, 3 = sometimes, 4 = most of the time, 5 = all the time.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
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 0.65 – 0.84).
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.