Table 2.

Correlation matrix between sense of coherence, perceived stress and coping dimensions

	SOC	Adaptive coping dimensions								Maladaptive coping dimensions						Type of coping strategy
		Active coping	Emotional support	Instrumental support	Positive reframing	Planning	Humour	Acceptance	Religion	Self-distraction	Denial	Substance use	Behavioural disengagement	Venting	Self-blame	Adaptive	Maladaptive
SOC	1	0.14 **	−0.06	−0.08*	0.13**	0.07	0.03	0.01	−0.02	−0.12**	−0.24**	−0.22**	−0.26**	−0.24**	−0.38**	0.03	−0.42**
Perceived stress	−0.61**	−0.1**	0.15**	0.15**	−0.13**	0.004	−0.03	−0.03	0.11**	1.32**	0.25**	0.11**	0.28**	0.25**	0.42**	0.04	0.40**

SOC, sense of coherence. *Significant values p < 0.05, ** Significant values p < 0.01