Table 2.
Coping comparison framework
| Skinner’s analysis of coping | Carver’s brief cope | Premenstrual coping measure |
|---|---|---|
| Problem solving |
Active coping |
Looking after the body |
| Planning |
Planning |
|
| Substance use | ||
| Support seeking |
Using emotional support |
Social support and communication |
| Instrumental support | ||
| Escape avoidance |
Denial |
Avoiding harm to self |
| Distraction |
Self-distraction |
Self-care |
| Positive cognitive restructuring |
Positive reframing |
Awareness |
| Acceptance |
Acceptance |
|
| Religion | ||
| Social withdrawal |
|
Desire to be alone |
| Emotional regulation |
|
Emotional regulation |
| Rumination |
|
|
| Helplessness |
Behavioural disengagement self-blame |
|
| Negotiation |
|
Self-care |
| Opposition |
Venting |
|
| Information seeking |
Comparisons of commonly identified coping processes, coping subscales of the Brief COPE and categories of items for the original item pool for the PMCM.