P-1401 - Factors predicting coping styles among university students in Turkey - 13/06/12
Résumé |
Introduction |
Various personal and sociocultural factors such as gender, age, socioeconomic status, and attachment style are suggested to affect coping styles of individuals (e.g. Greenberger and McLaughlin, 1998; Seiffge-Krenke, 2006).
Aim |
The present study aims to investigate variables related to different coping styles (seeking external help, turning to religion, avoidance [emotional-behavioral, and biochemical], active planning, acceptance and cognitive restructuring) among a group of young adults in Turkey.
Method |
105 undergraduate students from a private university in Istanbul participated in the study and filled out the questionnaires. The questionnaires consisted of a demographical form, Relationship Scales Questionnaire (Griffin & Bartholomew, 1994), and Coping Questionnaire (Ozbay, 1993).
Results |
Regressional analyses revealed the following results:
1) | Preoccupied attachment score and the amount of time spent for social activities were significant predictors of seeking external help. |
2) | In terms of turning to religion, preoccupied attachment score, number of siblings, and the amount of time spent for social activities were identified as significant predictors. |
3) | Fearful attachment style and loss of mother significantly predicted emotional-behavioral avoidance. |
5) | Regarding avoidance through using biochemical substances, current GPA and the amount of time spent for social activities were found as statistically significant predictors. |
Conclusion |
Attachment style was noted as the most important predictor of coping styles of young adults. Accordingly, the implications of these findings in terms of both social well-being and academic life were discussed together with recommendations for intervention strategies on both individual and group levels.
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Vol 27 - N° S1
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