Table 2. Mean scores in the PSS-10, GSES, and Mini-COPE (n = 220).
| Variables studied | x ± SD |
|---|---|
| PSS-10 (0–40) | 20.9 ± 5.2 |
| GSES (10–40) | 29.1 ± 3.6 |
| Mini-COPE–strategies of coping with stress (0–3): | |
| Active coping | 2.2 ± 0.5 |
| Planning | 2.2 ± 0.6 |
| Positive reframing | 1.8 ± 0.7 |
| Acceptance | 1.9 ± 0.6 |
| Humor | 0.8 ± 0.6 |
| Religion | 1.5 ± 0.9 |
| Emotional support | 2.1 ± 0.6 |
| Instrumental support | 1.8 ± 0.7 |
| Self-distraction | 1.7 ± 0.6 |
| Denial | 0.8 ± 0.6 |
| Venting | 1.4 ± 0.6 |
| Substance use | 0.3 ± 0.6 |
| Behavioral disengagement | 0.8 ± 0.6 |
| Self-blame | 1.4 ± 0.8 |
Notes.
- x
- mean
- ± SD
- standard deviation
- PSS-10
- Perceived Stress Scale
- GSES
- Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale
- Mini-COPE
- Inventory for Measuring Coping With Stress