Table 3.
Distribution of the 14 coping strategies in the four latent classes (N = 1,673)
| Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 | Class 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequencies (within class %) | ||||
| Disengagement | 95.50% | 22.90% | 22.80% | 5.60% |
| Denial | 95.10% | 21.80% | 30.50% | 4.10% |
| Humor | 70.10% | 8.30% | 27.10% | 19.00% |
| Religion | 80.20% | 9.00% | 25.70% | 10.20% |
| Self-blame | 87.30% | 19.20% | 47.60% | 23.10% |
| Substance use | 93.70% | 18.60% | 13.20% | 4.10% |
| Venting | 89.20% | 15.50% | 75.20% | 9.40% |
| Use of emotional support | 72.40% | 12.70% | 83.10% | 19.60% |
| Use of instrumental support | 71.60% | 10.10% | 82.50% | 7.00% |
| Acceptance | 11.60% | 17.50% | 63.90% | 69.60% |
| Active coping | 9.70% | 7.90% | 59.70% | 78.10% |
| Planning | 75.00% | 17.00% | 82.00% | 69.00% |
| Positive reframing | 7.80% | 3.70% | 57.40% | 71.30% |
| Self-distraction | 10.10% | 14.90% | 62.20% | 54.70% |
N = 268 for Class 1; N = 542 for Class 2; N = 521 for Class 3; N = 342 for Class 4