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Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Emotional Approach Coping Scale in Turkish University Students and Community Members

Auteurs: Emre Senol-Durak, Mithat Durak

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment | Uitgave 2/2011

Abstract

To evaluate emotional approach coping, including the dimensions of emotional processing and emotional expression, the Emotional Approach Coping Scale (EACS) is frequently used. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of situational EACS among Turkish participants (n = 557), including university students (n = 283) and community members (n = 274). The results revealed that a two-factor model showed significant goodness of fit for confirmatory factor analysis. Furthermore, multi-group comparisons based on sample groups (university students and community members) and gender groups demonstrated no significant differences between the constrained and unconstrained models. In addition to sufficient reliability of the EACS, the concurrent and discriminant validity of the scale were supported by association of the EACS with state anxiety and social desirability. The theoretical and practical implications of this study are discussed.

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Titel: Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Emotional Approach Coping Scale in Turkish University Students and Community Members
Auteurs: Emre Senol-Durak
Mithat Durak
Publicatiedatum: 01-06-2011
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment / Uitgave 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0882-2689
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3505
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-011-9223-z

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