Table 3.
Coping strategies applied by the lecturers to deal with stress (N = 369).
| Brief-COPE sets | Response percentages of 4 & above in 5 point Likert scales | Response Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Avoidance Coping | ||
| Self-diversion | 68.2 | 3.72 |
| Venting | 63.6 | 3.56 |
| Mental detachment | 58.9 | 3.29 |
| Rejection | 53.7 | 2.95 |
| Drug Abuse | 31.3 | 2.23 |
| Self-accusation | 23.4 | 1.86 |
| Approach Coping | ||
| Planning | 81.6 | 4.34 |
| Active coping | 78.2 | 4.12 |
| Acceptance | 71.1 | 3.73 |
| Constructive reframing | 65.3 | 3.41 |
| Finding psychological support | 61.7 | 3.11 |
| Instrumental support | 53.3 | 2.79 |
| Humor | 62.7 | 3.17 |
| Religion | 66.8 | 3.44 |
Note: *5-point Likert Scale ranging from 1 (I haven't been doing this at all) to 5 (I have been doing this a lot).
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