Table 4.3.
Comparative description between the coping strategies of the mothers of adolescents with bipolar disorder as per selected sociodemographic parameters (literacy level of mothers) (independent samples t-test) (bipolar disorder group)
| Variables (domains of the brief COPE) | Group (n=30), mean±SD | t (df=28) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illiterate mothers (n=16) | Literate mothers (n=14) | |||
| Emotion focused coping | ||||
| Acceptance | 3.37±1.20 | 2.71±0.99 | 1.624 | 0.116 |
| Use of emotional social support | 5.25±1.23 | 5.14±1.02 | 0.256 | 0.800 |
| Humor | 2.25±0.68 | 2.42±0.85 | −0.637 | 0.529 |
| Positive reframing | 3.00±1.03 | 3.71±1.32 | −1.657 | 0.109 |
| Religion | 5.25±1.23 | 5.00±1.70 | 0.463 | 0.647 |
| Total score of the domain | 20.81±7.04 | 22.07±6.12 | −0.519 | 0.608 |
| Problem focused coping | ||||
| Active coping | 3.81±1.42 | 3.71±1.13 | 0.206 | 0.838 |
| Use of instrumental support | 4.18±1.55 | 4.50±1.28 | −0.594 | 0.558 |
| Planning | 3.37±1.20 | 3.21±1.36 | 0.342 | 0.735 |
| Total score of the domain | 16.68±4.57 | 18.00±4.86 | −0.761 | 0.453 |
| Dysfunctional coping | ||||
| Behavioral disengagement | 3.93±1.23 | 4.42±0.93 | −1.211 | 0.236 |
| Denial | 4.50±1.03 | 4.42±1.15 | 0.179 | 0.860 |
| Self-distraction | 6.37±0.88 | 6.07±1.07 | 0.850 | 0.403 |
| Substance use | 2.62±0.80 | 2.50±0.85 | 0.412 | 0.684 |
| Venting | 4.62±0.95 | 5.35±0.92 | −2.119 | 0.043* |
| Self-blame | 5.87±1.36 | 5.85±1.99 | 0.029 | 0.977 |
| Total score of the domain | 16.87±4.78 | 19.64±2.81 | −1.893 | 0.069 |
*Significant at <0.05 level. SD – Standard deviation