Table 2.
Differences in Coping Strategies between CHR and Healthy Control Individuals
| CHR M (SD) | HC M (SD) | Test Statistic | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement Coping | ||||
| Problem Solving | 1.16 (.63) | 1.13 (.86) | t (147) = .17 | .87 |
| Emotion Regulation | 1.33 (1.96) | .99 (.76) | t (147) = 1.39 | .17 |
| Positive Thinking | 1.04 (.73) | .99 (.73) | t (147) =.42 | .67 |
| Cognitive Change | 1.27 (.70) | 1.27 (.81) | t (147) = −.04 | .97 |
| Acceptance | 1.45 (.67) | 1.17 (.64) | t (147) = 2.65 | < .01 |
| Distraction | .92 (.66) | .78 (.72) | t (147) = 1.21 | .23 |
| Disengagement Coping | ||||
| Avoidance | 1.18 (.71) | .72 (.68) | t (147) = 4.09 | < .001 |
| Denial | .70 (.50) | .46 (.42) | t (147) = 3.08 | < .01 |
| Wishful Thinking | .99 (.77) | .49 (.57) | t (147) = 4.54 | < .001 |
Note. CHR = Clinical high risk. HC = Healthy control; Coping items are on a scale of 0 – 3.