Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of Brief COPE in Russian Schoolteachers

Abstract

This study investigates the psychometric properties of brief COPE in Russian schoolteachers. A total of 773 (91% female; M = 43, SD = 9.79) teachers participated in the study. Principal component analysis (PCA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were applied to assess the psychometric properties of the brief COPE. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was used to assess the construct validity. The main result of the current research is a revised structure for the brief COPE consisting of six sub-scales: «socio-emotional support», «religion», «acceptance», «problem-focused coping», «avoidance», and «humor». The goodness-of-fit criteria were as follows: SRMR = 0.054, RMSEA = 0.064, CFI = 0.888, and TLI = 869. Overall, the Russian version of the brief COPE shows acceptable psychometric properties and may be applied by researchers, school administrators, and psychologists; however, the reliability of the “avoidance” scale is doubtful and must be considered before application.

Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Perceived Stress Scale in Russian adolescents

“…A review of 72 studies showed the impact of remote learning (caused by factors including the COVID-19 pandemic) on children's psychological well-being as well as emotional (e.g., stress, anxiety) and behavioral problems 14 . Remote learning is a specific circumstance that creates additional stress, as demonstrated in a number of studies, mainly in adult (student and teacher) samples 15 – 17 . Diagnostic tools to measure stress and coping strategies in adolescent schoolchildren are needed necessary.…”