Coping Mechanisms

Coping Mechanisms

This study is designed to evaluate coping strategies. You will be given a series of situations to read, please answer all questions truthfully or to the best extent of your abilities. Your identity will remain an anonymous and all results are confidential. This study will not subject you to any unnecessary harm. This study should take no longer than 25 minutes. Participation in this study is completely voluntary. You have the option of not filling out any question that you do not which share. If you have any further questions you may email Jennifer McCowan at jencmcco@ut.utm.edu, Mary Crockett at marrcroc@ut.utm.edu, or Dr. Angie Mackewn at amackewn@utm.edu. By continuing this survey, you are acknowledging that you have read the consent and agree.

Please fill this out honestly and to the best of your ability.

UTM Student ID Number:

Professor

	MacKewn
	Jones
	Buckelew
	Key
	Merwin
	Johnson
	Other:

Course Number:

Section Number

Gender

	Male
	Female

Age

Are you involved in any sports?

	Yes
	No
	If yes, explain.:

Year in school:

	Freshman
	Sophomore
	Junior
	Senior

Major:

	Major
	Type your major:

Do you commute?

	Yes
	No
	If so how far?:

How many hours are you taking this semester?

	Full Time
	Part Time
	How many hours?:

Are you in or pledging a fraternity or sorority?

	Yes
	No

Are you currently employed?

	Yes
	No
	If yes, full time or part time?:

Do you have children?

	Yes
	No

Are you married?

	Yes
	No

Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

	Yes
	No
	If yes, what?:

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The following situations are to measure perceived stress. Please answer in a truthful fashion, and to the best of your abilities. Please rate your stress level by selecting the level you attribute to the situation. One (1) being little or no stress, five (5) being moderate level of stress, and ten (10) being the highest level. Please also pick which coping strategy you are most likely to use.

A close relative of yours, who has battled a debilitating illness for the past two years, dies and extenuating circumstances prevent you from attending the funeral.

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How would you most likely cope with this situation?

	Cry
	Talk things over with another person
	Scream
	Play a sport/exercise
	Listen to music
	Express how you feel through writing
	Do nothing
	Other:

During finals week your computer crashes causing you to lose a paper you have worked very hard on. To make things worse this paper is worth 50% of your grade and due in 3 days.

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How would you most likely cope with this situation?

	Cry
	Talk things over with another person
	Scream
	Play a sport/exercise
	Listen to music
	Express how you feel through writing
	Do nothing
	Other:

Your significant other of the last 2 years suddenly breaks up with you.

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How would you most likely cope with this situation?

	Cry
	Talk things over with another person
	Scream
	Play a sport/exercise
	Listen to music
	Express how you feel through writing
	Do nothing
	Other:

A large portion of your coworkers have been fired or laid off at work and you fear you are next.

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How would you most likely cope with this situation?

	Cry
	Talk things over with another person
	Scream
	Play a sport/exercise
	Listen to music
	Express how you feel through writing
	Do nothing
	Other:

You have been having problems with your roommate, and your wallet suddenly disappears; you suspect that your roommate has lifted it.

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How would you most likely cope with this situation?

	Cry
	Talk things over with another person
	Scream
	Play a sport/exercise
	Listen to music
	Express how you feel through writing
	Do nothing
	Other:

On your way to campus you are pulled over for speeding, causing you to be late or potentially miss a test that can not be made up or retaken.

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How would you most likely cope with this situation?

	Cry
	Talk things over with another person
	Scream
	Play a sport/exercise
	Listen to music
	Express how you feel through writing
	Do nothing
	Other:

Due to negligence you have forgotten to study for a test you worry that this test could lower your average in the class and therefore your GPA, which could lead to you being kicked off a sporting team or lead to you losing a scholarship.

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How would you most likely cope with this situation?

	Cry
	Talk things over with another person
	Scream
	Play a sport/exercise
	Listen to music
	Express how you feel through writing
	Do nothing
	Other:

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Please answer the following questions honestly and to the best of your ability. These questions pertain to things you have experienced within the last year. If you answer yes, write down the amount in the parenthesis. After you are done, total up your scores and give that answer for the last question. You do not have to answer question you do not want to. If you choose not to answer a question, do not add the points.

Have you been raped? (100)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you found out that you are HIV positive? (100)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you been accused of rape? (98)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Has a close friend of yours died? (97)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Has a close family member died? (96)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Other than AIDS have you contracted an STD? (94)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you had a pregnancy scare? (91)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you been through finals week? (90)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Has your partner suffered a pregnancy scare? (90)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you overslept for an exam? (89)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you flunked a class? (89)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Has your significant other cheated on you? (85)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you ended a steady dating relationship? (85)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Has a close family member or friend become seriously ill? (85)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Are you having financial difficulties? (84)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you had to write a major paper? (83)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you been caught cheating on a test? (83)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you driven drunk? (82)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you experienced a sense of overload in school or work? (82)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you had two exams in one day? (80)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you cheated on a significant other? (77)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Are you getting married? (76)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you experienced negative consequences of drinking or drug use? (75)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Has your best friend been depressed or experienced a crisis? (73)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you been experiencing difficulties with your parents? (73)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you had to talk in front of a class? (72)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you experienced a lack of sleep? (69)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you moved? (69)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you competed or performed in public? (69)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you gotten in a physical altercation? (66)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you had difficulties with a roommate? (66)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you experienced job changes? (65)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Are you concerned about your future? (65)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Are you in a class you hate? (62)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Do you drink or use drugs? (61)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you had a confrontation with a professor? (60)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Are you starting a new semester? (58)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Are you going on a first date? (57)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Are you registering for classes? (55)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Are you in a steady dating relationship? (55)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Do you commute to work or school or both? (54)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you experienced any peer pressure? (53)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you been away from home for the first time? (53)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you been sick? (52)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you had any concerns about your appearance? (52)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you gotten straight A's? (51)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Do you have a difficult class that you love? (48)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Are you making new friends and getting along with your friends? (47)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you been through fraternity or sorority rush? (47)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Are you falling asleep in class? (40)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Have you attended a sporting event? (20)

	Yes
	No
	Prefer not to answer

Total stress amount:

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