Table 7.
Coping scale data of Civil Protection less experienced volunteers serving during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to more experienced volunteers.
| Measures | Group | n | Mean Rank | U | Z | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Positive reframing | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 15.84 | 80.50 | −0.359 | 0.730 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 14.56 | ||||
| 2. Self-distraction | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 15.98 | 77.50 | −0.506 | 0.629 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 14.19 | ||||
| 3. Venting | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 14.73 | 71.00 | −0.840 | 0.447 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 17.63 | ||||
| 4. Use of instrumental support | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 16.39 | 68.50 | −0.968 | 0.368 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 13.06 | ||||
| 5. Active coping | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 14.82 | 73.00 | −0.724 | 0.504 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 17.38 | ||||
| 6. Denial | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 14.61 | 68.50 | −1.311 | 0.368 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 17.94 | ||||
| 7. Religion | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 16.77 | 60.00 | −1.421 | 0.202 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 12.00 | ||||
| 8. Humour | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 15.36 | 85.00 | −0.146 | 0.909 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 15.88 | ||||
| 9. Behavioral disengagement | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 16.11 | 74.50 | −0.735 | 0.534 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 13.81 | ||||
| 10. Use of emotional support | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 15.07 | 78.50 | −0.465 | 0.662 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 16.69 | ||||
| 11. Substance use | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 16.05 | 76.00 | −1.081 | 0.597 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 14.00 | ||||
| 12. Acceptance | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 15.64 | 85.00 | −0.145 | 0.909 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 15.13 | ||||
| 13. Planning | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 15.64 | 85.00 | −0.145 | 0.909 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 15.13 | ||||
| 14. Self-blame | Less experienced volunteers (<10 years of service) | 22 | 15.45 | 87.00 | −0.048 | 0.982 |
| More experienced volunteers (10 years or more of service) | 8 | 15.63 |