Diagnostics of coping prerequisite: approbation of the questionnaire Types of orientations in difficult situations

Occupation: Associate Professor, Department of Extreme Psychology, Faculty of Psychology
Affiliation: Lomonosov Moscow State University
Address: Moscow, Mokhovaya st., 11/ 9

A. Korneev

Occupation: Senior Researcher, Laboratory of Neuropsychology, Faculty of Psychology
Affiliation: Lomonosov Moscow State University
Address: Mokhovaya st., 11/ 9

Journal name

Psikhologicheskii zhurnal

Edition

Volume 41 issue 1

Pages

97-111

Abstract

Representation of a difficult situation is traditionally considered as an important prerequisite for coping. However, the scientific literature discusses the problem of theoretical (at the level of concepts) and methodical (at the level of constructs) confound of coping and its cognitive prerequisites. The article proposes a solution to the question based on the description of orientations in difficult situations. We propose a descriptive model, which includes 8 orientations: 5 orientations characterize the focus of efforts on the approach of difficulties (Drive, Thoroughness, Threat alert, Obstacle orientation); 3 - to avoid difficulties (Escape, Inaction, Insouciance). On the basis of this model, the questionnaire “Types of Orientations in Difficult Situations” has been developed. The results of psychometric testing of the method on a sample of adult respondents (n = 465) are described. The results of confirmatory factor analysis verify the presence of 8 scales in accordance with the theoretical model. The constructive validity of the technique is demonstrated when compared with other coping strategy questionnaires. For the Orientation on the obstacles, both supposed and unexpected connections were obtained. The application of the questionnaire is connected with the new possibilities of studying the representation of the situation, which implies the achievement of a significant and difficult goal.

Keywords

Difficult life situation, coping, cognitive prerequisites, orientation, goal

Received

12.12.2019

Publication date

27.12.2019

Number of characters

28996

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GOST	Bityutskaya E., Korneev A. Diagnostics of coping prerequisite: approbation of the questionnaire “Types of orientations in difficult situations” // Psikhologicheskii zhurnal – 2020. – V. 41. – issue 1 C. 97-111 [Electronic resource]. URL: https://psy.jes.su/S020595920007902-8-1 (circulation date: 26.04.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S020595920007902-8
MLA	Bityutskaya, E., Korneev, A. "Diagnostics of coping prerequisite: approbation of the questionnaire “Types of orientations in difficult situations”." Psikhologicheskii zhurnal 41.1 (2020):97-111. DOI: 10.31857/S020595920007902-8
APA	Bityutskaya E., Korneev A. (2020). Diagnostics of coping prerequisite: approbation of the questionnaire “Types of orientations in difficult situations”. Psikhologicheskii zhurnal 41(1), pp.97-111 DOI: 10.31857/S020595920007902-8

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