Coping Self-Efficacy Scale Research Articles

A Comparative Study of Classroom Anxiety & Coping Self-Efficacy in Adolescents in Indian Schools, in Association with School Counsellor

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate and study the differences in classroom anxiety and coping self-efficacy of adolescents (14–17-year-olds) in Indian schools, with & without a school counsellor. School counselling is a growing domain in Indian educational system & an essential aspect of the system, as it provides support to students to cope with academic, social and personal challenges. Adolescence is an age of transition and changes in dynamics of self. Emotional, vocational, social & psychological support from trained professionals in the school environment can be extremely helpful & beneficial at this age. A sample of N=142 adolescents participated in the study, providing self-report measures of classroom anxiety (Classroom Anxiety Measure) and coping self-efficacy (Coping Self-Efficacy Scale). The results revealed a significant negative correlation between classroom anxiety and coping self-efficacy (r = -0.619, p < 0.01). These findings suggest that as classroom anxiety increases, coping self-efficacy tends to decrease in adolescents. Additionally, the results of independent t-test for differences in the classroom anxiety and coping self-efficacy between the two groups also revealed that there was a significant difference in the classroom anxiety of the two groups, which was higher in the students of schools without a school counsellor. The coping selfefficacy scores however, showed no significant difference in between the two groups of adolescents. The implications of this study highlight the importance of addressing classroom anxiety and promoting coping self-efficacy among adolescents. Interventions aimed at enhancing coping skills and reducing anxiety in educational settings may contribute to improved wellbeing and academic performance.

Mindfulness and meaning in life: The mediating effect of self-concept clarity and coping self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic

The current study aimed to investigate self-concept clarity and coping self-efficacy as mechanisms for mindfulness and meaning in life in a community pandemic experience. Participants were 538 Chinese college students (female = 70.40%, mean age = 20.01 years, SD = 1.31 years). The students completed the following measures: Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Self-concept Clarity Scale, Coping Self-efficacy Scale, and Meaning in Life Questionnaire. Following path analyses, results showed that mindfulness was significantly and positively related to meaning in life. Mediation analysis revealed that self-concept clarity, as well as coping self-efficacy, played a mediating role between mindfulness and meaning in life, increasing meaning in life. In terms of self-concept and coping self-efficacy, coping self-efficacy had a stronger effect on the relationship between mindlessness and meaning in life, accounting for 33.0% and 64.3% of the total effect, respectively. The findings suggest that gains in mindfulness predicted greater meaning in life through both self-concept clarity and coping self-efficacy.

A pre-experimental design evaluation of brief harm reduction interventions to improve coping self-efficacy of carers of people with substance use disorder

BackgroundGlobally, the rise in the number of people living with a substance use disorder (SUD) carries a multitude of individual and social health implications for carers and their families, often impacting negatively on their quality of life. Considered from a harm reduction approach, SUD is understood as a chronic protracted, complex health and social condition. From the extant literature, there is no evidence of the harm reduction approach being applied to address the needs of carers/family members who carry the burden of SUD care. This study preliminarily evaluated the Care4Carers Programme. It is a purposively designed set of brief interventions to improve the coping self-efficacy of carers of people with SUD (PwSUD carers) by equipping them to think about ways to exert control over their motivation, behaviours and social environment.MethodsA pre-experimental, one group pretest–posttest design was implemented with 15 purposively selected participants in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The intervention was conducted by the lead researcher, a registered social worker. Eight brief intervention sessions were held, over 5–6 weeks at research sites where the participants were identified. The coping self-efficacy scale was completed before and directly after exposure to the programme. Results were analysed using paired t-tests.ResultsThere were statistically significant (p < .05) improvements in carers’ coping self-efficacy, both overall and in respect of each of its constituent components: problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping and social support strategies.ConclusionsThe Care4Carers Programme improved the coping self-efficacy of carers of people living with SUDs. The application of this programmatic harm reduction intervention to support PwSUD carers should be tested on a larger scale across South Africa.

Using a Safety Planning Mobile App to Address Suicidality in Young People Attending Community Mental Health Services in Ireland: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Over 700,000 people die by suicide annually, making it the fourth leading cause of death among those aged 15-29 years globally. Safety planning is recommended best practice when individuals at risk of suicide present to health services. A safety plan, developed in collaboration with a health care practitioner, details the steps to be taken in an emotional crisis. SafePlan, a safety planning mobile app, was designed to support young people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors and to record their plan in a way that is accessible immediately and in situ. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the SafePlan mobile app for patients experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors and their clinicians within Irish community mental health services, examine the feasibility of study procedures for both patients and clinicians, and determine if the SafePlan condition yields superior outcomes when compared with the control condition. A total of 80 participants aged 16-35 years accessing Irish mental health services will be randomized (1:1) to receive the SafePlan app plus treatment as usual or treatment as usual plus a paper-based safety plan. The feasibility and acceptability of the SafePlan app and study procedures will be evaluated using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The primary outcomes are feasibility outcomes and include the acceptability of the app to participants and clinicians, the feasibility of delivery in this setting, recruitment, retention, and app use. The feasibility and acceptability of the following measures in a full randomized controlled trial will also be assessed: the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Coping Self-Efficacy Scale, Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire, and Client Service Receipt Inventory. A repeated measures design with outcome data collected at baseline, post intervention (8 weeks), and at 6-month follow-up will be used to compare changes in suicidal ideation for the intervention condition relative to the waitlist control condition. A cost-outcome description will also be undertaken. Thematic analyses will be used to analyze the qualitative data gathered through semistructured interviews with patients and clinicians. As of January 2023, funding and ethics approval have been acquired, and clinician champions across mental health service sites have been established. Data collection is expected to commence by April 2023. The submission of completed manuscript is expected by April 2025. The framework for Decision-making after Pilot and feasibility Trials will inform the decision to progress to a full trial. The results will inform patients, researchers, clinicians, and health services of the feasibility and acceptability of the SafePlan app in community mental health services. The findings will have implications for further research and policy regarding the broader integration of safety planning apps. OSF Registries osf.io/3y54m; https://osf.io/3y54m. PRR1-10.2196/44205.

Emotional Intelligence and Coping Self-efficacy among Emerging Adults

Emotional Intelligence is the capacity to understand, use, and control your personal feelings in fantastic methods to alleviate stress, speak effectively, empathize with others, triumph over demanding situations and defuse conflict. It includes more than a few skills, which include the ability to apprehend and speak emotions, manipulate one's emotions, empathize with others, and make use of emotions to manual our selections and actions. Coping self-efficacy refers to one's judgment approximately their cap potential to manage efficaciously with existence challenges. Put any other way, coping self-efficacy is the sensation that you possibly can efficaciously deal with a stressor. The study's goal was to examine the relationship between emerging adults' emotional intelligence and coping self-efficacy. The sample consisted of 67 emerging adults aged 18 to 25. The Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale (BEIS-10) and Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES) have been used. SPSS was used for the statistical analysis. Data analysis was done using the spearman correlation test. According to the study, there is a significant positive correlation between emotional intelligence and coping self-efficacy there is also a significant relationship between the subscales of emotional intelligence such as regulation of own emotion, regulation of others emotion and utilization of emotions with coping self-efficacy and also have no significant relationship with the subscales of emotional intelligence such as appraisal of own emotion and appraisal of others emotion with coping self efficacy.

Psychological stress and associated factors in caring for patients with delirium among intensive care unit nurses: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundCaring for patients with delirium is challenging and overwhelming for intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. Investigating the psychological impact of delirium care on ICU nurses is crucial to maintaining their psychological health and improving the quality of care. ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to investigate the psychological stress of ICU nurses in caring for patients with delirium and potential factors. MethodsA total of 355 nurses from three tertiary care hospitals in Hunan Province, China, participated in this cross-sectional survey. Data were collected using the demographic sheet, Impact of Event Scale-Revised, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and Occupational Coping Self-Efficacy Scale for Nurses. Descriptive and multiple linear regression analyses were used to examine the factors associated with psychological stress. ResultsICU nurses suffered moderate psychological stress related to delirium care. The recent time to care for patients with delirium (P < 0.001), familiarity with delirium-related knowledge (P = 0.002), satisfaction with delirium-related support (P = 0.046), psychological resilience (P < 0.001), and occupational coping self-efficacy (P < 0.001) were significant contributors to psychological stress. ConclusionNurse managers and researchers need to focus on the psychological well-being of ICU nurses in caring for patients with delirium, especially those who are currently caring for patients with delirium, and provide tailored support, increase their knowledge of delirium, and also boost psychological resilience and coping skills.

COPING SELF-EFFICACY, PERFECTIONISM, AND BURNOUT AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Themainpurposeofthisstudywastoexaminetherelationshipbetweenperfectionism and burnout among university students during the Covid-19 pandemic. This situation had an impact on students which they ought toundergo online distance learning (ODL) from home. Some students may find it difficult to obtain appropriate guidance outside of the normal academic setting. Besides, thisstudy also determines whether coping self-efficacy mediates the relationshipbetween perfectionism and burnout. A sample of 176 University students participated in this study. Survey methods with the use of FrostMultidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS), Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey(MBI-SS), and Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CSE) were used in this study. The results wereanalyzed using SPSS version 27.0. Bivariate and multiple regression were used to test allhypotheses for this study. The findings of this study show that perfectionistic strivings have a positiverelationshipwithburnout. Meanwhile,perfectionisticconcernshave a negativerelationshipwithburnout.The findingsalsoshowedthatbothperfectionisticstrivings and concerns positively related to coping self-efficacy (mediator). Lastly, theresults also showed that coping self-efficacy could partially mediate the relationshipbetweenperfectionism and burnout.

A Multimodal Pain Management Strategy for Burn Patients

BackgroundAcute burn pain is difficult to manage, and poorly managed pain can lead to deleterious consequences such as post-traumatic stress disorder, prolonged recovery, chronic pain and long-term dependence on opioids. Understanding the role of nursing in promoting self-efficacy and minimizing opioid use is valuable. It is unknown whether strategic efforts aimed at enhancing patient self-efficacy will improve pain managment and lessen opioid requirements in the adult burn population. AimThe aim of this study was to examine the effect of a multi-modal, interdisciplinary pain management strategy on coping self-efficacy, pain scores, and opioid use in adult burn patients in the acute care setting. MethodA quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design was employed in an American Burn Association (ABA) verified burn center in the Pacific Northwestern United States. Data were collected prospectively for a 6-month period on 44 burn patients. The comparison group received usual care (n = 28), and the intervention received a pain management protocol (n = 16). Coping self-efficacy was measured on admission and at discharge in both groups using the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale. Numeric pain scores and opioid use in morphine milligram equivalents were averaged for each participant. Burn nurse perceptions were gathered via an anonymous electronic survey post data collection in February 2021. ResultsThere were no significant differences in measured coping self-efficacy, pain scores, or opioid use between the intervention and comparison groups. A significant positive correlation was found between length of stay, size of burn, and coping self-efficacy and problem focused self-efficacy. Burn nurses reported increased use of nonpharmacologic adjuncts since protocol implementation. ConclusionNonpharmacologic adjuncts are more likely to be used consistently when protocolized. There is also evidence to support that certain aspects of self-efficacy may be enhanced during acute phase of burn care.

Effectiveness of a mobile-based educational intervention on self-care activities and glycemic control among the elderly with type 2 diabetes in southwest of Iran in 2020

BackgroundThe elderly constitute a large fraction of patients with type 2 diabetes worldwide. It has been well documented that the elderly’s adherence to disease control is not adequate. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of a mobile-based educational intervention on self-care behaviors and glycemic control among elderly with type 2 diabetes.MethodsThe present study was conducted on 118 older people (59 in the intervention group and 59 in the control group) with type 2 diabetes who referred to Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz, southwest of Iran in 2020. Participants were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Data were collected at baseline and after a 3-month follow-up. At baseline, the participants completed a valid and reliable multi-section questionnaire including items on attitude, the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS), the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES), self-care constructs, and HBA1C. After analyzing the pre-test data, we designed a training program which was offered to the intervention group online via mobile phone in three online sessions. The control group, however, received no intervention except diabetes routine care. Data were analyzed using SPSS-15 at a significance level of 0.05.ResultsBefore the intervention, the mean scores of CSES, attitudes towards self-care, MSPSS, and self-care were not statistically significant between study groups (P > 0.05), but after intervention, the study found significant differences between the groups in terms of CSES, attitude, MSPSS, and self-care (P = 0.001). Furthermore, after implementation of the intervention, the mean value of HbA1C in the intervention group was significantly less than that of the control group (7.00 vs. 7.32%) (P = 0.001).ConclusionThe present results indicated that implementing an educational intervention via mobile phone can improve self-care practice and reduce HbA1C in the elderly with type 2 diabetes. The study also showed a moderate to large effect on the outcome variables. However, further studies with longer follow-up periods are recommended to confirm the results.

Validation of the Behavioral Anger Response Questionnaire for Children (BARQ-C) in a large community sample of Vietnamese middle adolescents in Hanoi

BackgroundDepression and other forms of psychological distress are common among Vietnamese adolescents and increase the risk of mental health problems in adulthood. As anger coping is a robust predictor of adolescent mental health difficulties, and there appear to be cultural variations in anger coping, a measure of adolescent anger coping styles that has been validated using a non-Western adolescent sample is required to inform and support early intervention to prevent or treat mental health difficulties in Vietnamese adolescents. This study examined the construct validity (structural and external) of the Behavioral Anger Response Questionnaire for Children in Vietnam (BARQC-V).MethodsBaseline data sourced from a recent randomised control trial conducted with Grade 10 Vietnamese adolescents aged 14 to 16 (N = 1084) were used to examine multiple aspects of construct validity: factorial structure (evaluated using factor analysis); internal consistency (tested using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient); and external aspect (assessed using Pearson’s correlation coefficients between the BARQC-V and Vietnamese translations of the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale, Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Revised, Mental Health Continuum Short Form, and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale).ResultsEvaluating factorial structure using confirmatory factor analysis failed to converge on a solution. Exploratory factor analysis yielded a 5-factor structure model that explained 49.32% of the BARQC-V’s total variance and was deemed to be a good fit by the final confirmatory factor analysis. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of the 5 factors demonstrated acceptable internal reliability for the BARQC-V’s sub-scales. Concerning concurrent validity, three sub-scales predicted well-being and mental health difficulties: the maladaptive anger coping styles Rumination and Direct Anger-out were positively associated with depression and distress, and negatively associated with coping self-efficacy and mental well-being; and the adaptive anger coping style Assertion was positively associated with coping self-efficacy and mental well-being, and negatively associated with depression.ConclusionsThe BARQC-V provides a validated measure of three anger coping strategies used by adolescents in Vietnam (Rumination, Direct Anger-out, and Assertion) that can be used to improve detection and treatment of mental health difficulties in this population, and as a starting point by future research to develop a much-needed gold standard measure of anger coping for adults, adolescents and children world-wide.

Post-traumatic stress disorder and Post-traumatic Growth among Police officials; Role of Coping Self Efficacy and Hope

Background: Post traumatic stress disorder in the after math of trauma is common. The objective of this study was to find correlation between Post-traumatic stress disorder and contributing factors of growth after trauma in active duty officials of police having direct exposure of trauma during war against terror in Pakistan.&#x0D; Methodology: The cross-sectional study was done on active-duty police officials from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan in three years duration from Jan, 2019 till December 2021. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used for selection of participants. Post-Traumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale (PDS-5), short form of Comprehensive trauma inventory, Adult Hope Scale and Perceived coping self-efficacy scale were used for data collection. SPSS version 21 was used for data analysis. After descriptive analysis, correlation of variables was checked by Pearson correlation and moderation analysis was done.&#x0D; Results: Age range of the participants was 33.6 ± 6.3 years. There was a significant strong positive correlation of Hope and Perceived self-efficacy with Post traumatic growth and negative correlation with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. There was a significant increase in post-traumatic growth in presence of hope and perceived self-efficacy.&#x0D; Conclusion: Relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and post-traumatic growth was moderated by perceived coping self-efficacy and hope.

Does individual advocacy work?: A research and evaluation protocol for a youth anti-sex trafficking program.

Thousands of youth are sexually trafficked each year worldwide. Increased public attention to the commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of children has resulted in the rapid deployment of hybrid community public health and social service programs for these vulnerable youth. Research on the effectiveness of these advocacy programs is lacking, particularly whether they decrease psychosocial distress and increase readiness to leave CSE. Cisgender girls under age 18 at the time of CSE, and who were identified as at-risk for sex trafficking revictimization, were included in an evaluation of an anti-trafficking advocacy program in the North Texas region of the United States. The program includes crisis response, case management, referral, and mentoring services in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) responses to identified youth sex trafficking. Case management notes, needs assessments and individualized treatment plans were collected at intake and every 30 days until study conclusion. Standardized surveys, including the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale, and the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA) were collected at intake and every 180 days until the study concluded. Analyses included descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, chi-square, multivariate linear and logistic regressions, Poisson regressions, and latent profile analysis. This study was approved by the Texas Christian University's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Results of this study will be presented to the scientific community at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals and non-scholarly outlets such as public health and social service conferences.

Positive responses to stress in the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic (in Russian sample)

IntroductionThe aim of the study was to adapt the Coping Self-efficacy Scale for research Russian population in the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic for researching positive personal resources to overcome peritraumatic COVID-19 distress. To solve this task we also used Impact of Event Scale (Horowitz) and Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (Tadeshi &amp; Calhoun) - both adapted by M. Magomed-Eminov. These two methods allow us to assess the connection coping self-efficacy with both the traumatic experience and the experience of post-traumatic growth. And to use the results to prevent mental health.Objectives342 participants (students and masters; 18,2% male, 81,8% female; age: 20-30 years).MethodsRussian version of Coping self-efficacy scale developed in Psychological Helping and resocialization Department Lomonosov Moscow State University; Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory – PTGI (Tadeshi &amp; Calhoun), Impact of Event Scale (Horowitz), - both adapted by M. Magomed-Eminov.ResultsRussian version of Coping self-efficacy scale has high reliability-consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.916). Detected significant correlation between coping self-efficacy and post-traumatic growth (rS = 0,261, p &lt; 0,01) and significant negative correlation between coping self-efficacy and intensity of the impact of stressful events (IES) (rS = - 0,140, p &lt; 0,05).ConclusionsThe obtained results confirmed the high psychometric effectiveness of the Self-efficacy Coping Scale. The connections indicate the existence of positive ways of coping to distress. The results obtained suggest that further research on the positive consequences will expand the repertoire of tools predicted the ability of a modern person to cope with adversity and use experience for deeper involvement of human resources.DisclosureNo significant relationships.

WS09.04 Psychometric characteristics of the CF Coping Self-Efficacy (CF-CSE) scale

WS09.04 Psychometric characteristics of the CF Coping Self-Efficacy (CF-CSE) scale

Resilience and Coping Self-Efficacy among Family Medicine Residents in times of COVID-19 pandemic: Interplay and contribution of sociodemographic, professional, lifestyle and health-related factors

Background: Family Medicine Residents face stressors related to their professional responsibilities, ethics, and relationships with patients, supervisors, and society. These stressors were found to increase during the COVID-19 crisis and can lead to maladaptive coping and affect their resilience. Objectives: to assess family medicine residents’ level of resilience coping self-efficacy during COVID-19 crisis. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 208 family medicine residents in the Western region of Saudi Arabia. Resilience and coping self-efficacy were assessed using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-25 items (CD-RISC-25) and coping self-efficacy scale (CSES), respectively. Professional stressors including work environment satisfaction (WES) were assessed. Results: The mean (SD) CD-RISC-25 and CSEC score was 54.53 (19.69) out of 100 and 136.81 (63.67) out of 260, respectively. Suboptimal resilience was independently associated with shorter (&lt;10 min.) consultation time (OR=3.83, p=0.023) and lower CSES score (OR=0.98, p&lt;0.001), with 32.5% variance. CSES score was independently explained by WES score (B=16.06, p&lt;0.001), spiritual fulfillment (B=11.71, p=0.011), and home-job travel time (B=9.12, p=0.032) in a positive relationship; whereas it was negatively associated with history of significant disease (B= -28.66, p=0.002). Conclusion: Family medicine residents are at high-risk for psychological distress during the COVID-19 crisis, indicated by low resilience and coping self-efficacy levels. The model suggests high impact of WES and spiritual fulfillment in coping self-efficacy indicating relevance in resilience-promoting interventions. Keywords: Resilience, CD-RISC-25, coping, medical residents, COVID-19, stressors

Portuguese version of the Firefighter Coping Self-Efficacy Scale: Factor structure and psychometric characteristics

Background and Aim: The current study aimed to translate the Firefighter Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (FFCSE) and explore its dimensionality and psychometric characteristics. Method: This cross-sectional study was authorised by the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority and disseminated by firefighters' stations from different districts. A sample of 155 firefighters completed online the following self-report instruments: Firefighter Coping Self-Efficacy Scale, Comprehensive Assessment of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Processes, World Health Organization Index-5, Perceived Stress Scale and Patients Health Questionnaire-4. An exploratory factor analysis was computed, and reliability and validity studies were conducted. Results: The Portuguese version of the FFCSE items revealed, in general, good psychometric characteristics, except for item 10 ("Having dreams about difficult calls"). The factor structure was one-dimensional. The FFCSE showed good internal consistency, and the associations with the other variables were in the expected direction. No differences were found between men and women in the FFCSE mean scores. There was no statistically significant association between the FFCSE and age, years of education or length of service as firefighters. Conclusions: The FFCSE proved to be a one-dimensional measure of perceived self-efficacy to deal with the demands inherent to the firefighter activity. The results suggest that it is a valid and reliable measure, useful in research, clinical and training contexts for these professionals.

Portuguese version of the Firefighter Coping Self-Efficacy Scale: Factor structure and psychometric characteristics

Background and Aim: The current study aimed to translate the Firefighter Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (FFCSE) and explore its dimensionality and psychometric characteristics. Method: This cross-sectional study was authorised by the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority and disseminated by firefighters' stations from different districts. A sample of 155 firefighters completed online the following self-report instruments: Firefighter Coping Self-Efficacy Scale, Comprehensive Assessment of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Processes, World Health Organization Index-5, Perceived Stress Scale and Patients Health Questionnaire-4. An exploratory factor analysis was computed, and reliability and validity studies were conducted. Results: The Portuguese version of the FFCSE items revealed, in general, good psychometric characteristics, except for item 10 ("Having dreams about difficult calls"). The factor structure was one-dimensional. The FFCSE showed good internal consistency, and the associations with the other variables were in the expected direction. No differences were found between men and women in the FFCSE mean scores. There was no statistically significant association between the FFCSE and age, years of education or length of service as firefighters. Conclusions: The FFCSE proved to be a one-dimensional measure of perceived self-efficacy to deal with the demands inherent to the firefighter activity. The results suggest that it is a valid and reliable measure, useful in research, clinical and training contexts for these professionals.

Effectiveness of cognitive hypnotherapy on coping self-efficacy and cognitive emotion regulation components in obese women

Introduction: Obesity has become an epidemic on a global scale in recent decades. The effect of psychological factors on eating behaviors should be considered weight loss interventions. Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of cognitive hypnotherapy on coping self-efficacy and adaptive and maladaptive strategies of cognitive emotion regulation in obese women. Method: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design, a control group and follow-up that was conducted on obese women in Ahvaz in 2020. Forty women were selected using the convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Data collection tools were Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale, Checklist for Utilizing Life Experience, Interest &amp; Values, Chesney et al.'s (2006), Coping Self-Efficacy Scale and Garnefski et al.'s (2001) Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. MANOVA, repeated measures ANOVA and SPSS-25 were used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that cognitive hypnotherapy increased the participants coping self-efficacy (F=29.73, P≥0.001) and this effect continued until the follow-up period (F=6.43, P≥0.03). It did not have a significant effect on adaptive strategies, but it created a significant difference in maladaptive strategies in the follow-up despite its lack of significance in the post-test (F=4.47, P≥0.01). Conclusion: The results revealed that the use of cognitive hypnotherapy is an effective method to increase coping self-efficacy and reduce maladaptive emotion regulation strategies in women with obesity and can be used to improve the psychological problems of these people.

Validation of the coping self-efficacy scale: Vietnamese version for adolescents

BackgroundThis study aimed to examine the construct validity of the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale-Vietnamese Version (CSES-V) among Vietnamese adolescents.MethodsThis study selected Grade 10 students from eight schools in Hanoi using a multiple-stage sampling method. Multiple aspects of the construct validity were examined including: factorial structure (evaluated using exploratory factor analysis); internal consistency (tested using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient); measurement invariance between male and female participants and longitudinal measurement invariance (tested by employing multiple group confirmatory factor analysis) and external aspect (tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficients between CSES-V and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Subscales of Depression (DASS21-D), Anxiety (DASS21-A), and Stress (DASS21-S) and a measure of mental well-being, Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF)).ResultsA total of 1082 adolescents (aged 14–16 years) was included in this study. Data supported a three-factor structure (comprising 24 items) that explained 97.6% of the total variance of the CSES-V. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of all three factors were acceptable. All levels of measurement invariance between male and female participants and longitudinal measurement invariance were well-supported. The three factors of the CSES-V were positively correlated with MHC-SF and were negatively correlated with the DASS21 subscales at a low or moderate level, supporting the external aspect of the construct validity.ConclusionsCSES-V is recommended to assess coping self-efficacy among Vietnamese adolescents who are attending school.

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BACKGROUND:Emotional intelligence and coping strategies play crucial roles in mental health, the study of relationship between these two variables as important factors influencing doctors mental health can be of great help in achieving broader models in order to explain them.AIM:To access emotional intelligence and its relation to coping style by comparing first year undergraduate medical students with interns.MATERALS AND METHODS:cross sectional study in a tertiary care hospital and medical college by calculating sample size using epi info software .Total 300 students enrolled in this study , duration: 6 months. MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING FORM 3,THE SCHUTTE SELF REPORT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TEST (SSEIT) ,THE COPING SELF EFFICACY SCALE (CSES) used.RESULT:When CSES Score of students and interns are compared, there is statistically significant difference observed between 2 groups , p value = 0.001. When SSEIT Score of students and interns are compared, there is statistically significant difference observed between 2 groups, p value < 0.001. There is positive correlation found between CSES and SSEIT scores in students , p value<0.001. There is correlation found between CSES and SSEIT scores in interns, p value < 0.001.CONCLUSION:For an effective clinical practice medical professionals need to have high emotional intelligence in addition high IQ. It is desirable to incorporate EQ into medical teaching curriculum in India to this need as a benchmark.