Youth Coping Responses Inventory (YCRI)

Q: How many questions does the Youth Coping Responses Inventory (YCRI) have?

The Youth Coping Responses Inventory (YCRI) contains 57 items and takes approximately 14 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Youth Coping Responses Inventory (YCRI) scored?

Scores range from 57 to 228. Interpretation levels: Low use of coping strategies (57-114), Moderate use of coping strategies (115-171), High use of coping strategies (172-228).

Q: Is the Youth Coping Responses Inventory (YCRI) 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 Youth Coping Responses Inventory (YCRI) was developed by Hernandez, Vigna, & Kelley (2010). It is designed to measure Youth Coping Responses. The scale is intended for use with Children and adolescents.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 57 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Diversion, Ameliorative Coping, Destructive Coping.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Diversion	1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,13,16,19,20,21,23,27,31,38,39,40,41,43,44,45,47,48,52,53,54,56	29
Ameliorative Coping	15,17,22,24,28,29,30,33,34,35,37,46,55,57	14
Destructive Coping	5,6,11,12,14,18,25,26,32,36,42,49,50,51	14

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Almost Always.

Scoring

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

Total scores range from 57 to 228. Interpretation guidelines:

Low use of coping strategies: 57 – 114
Moderate use of coping strategies: 115 – 171
High use of coping strategies: 172 – 228

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Diversion (.93), Ameliorative Coping (.88), Destructive Coping (.87), Composite (.94).

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.