title: Examination of the hierarchical structure of the brief COPE in a French sample: empirical and theoretical convergences.
abstract: This study aimed to determine whether the various factors of coping as measured by the Brief COPE could be integrated into a more parsimonious hierarchical structure. To identify a higher structure for the Brief COPE, several measurement models based on prior theoretical and hierarchical conceptions of coping were tested. First, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) results revealed that the Brief COPE's 14 original factors could be represented more parsimoniously with 5 higher order dimensions: problem-solving, support-seeking, avoidance, cognitive restructuring, and distraction (N = 2,187). Measurement invariance across gender was also shown. Second, results provided strong support for the cross-validation and the concurrent validity of the hierarchical structure of the Brief COPE (N = 584). Results indicated statistically significant correlations between Brief COPE factors and trait anxiety and perceived stress. Limitations and theoretical and methodological implications of these results are discussed.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Sport and Physical Education Sciences, Laboratory LIRTES (EA 7313) , Paris-East Créteil University , France.
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Doron
authors.forename: Raphaël
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Trouillet
authors.forename: Kamel
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gana
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Boiché
authors.forename: Dorine
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Neveu
authors.forename: Grégory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ninot
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D001288:Attention; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010551:Personality; D011340:Problem Solving; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult