@article{ref1,
title="Factor Structure of the Brief COPE in People With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury",
journal="Journal of head trauma rehabilitation",
year="2011",
author="Snell, Deborah L. and Siegert, Richard J. and Hay-Smith, E. Jean C. and Surgenor, Lois J.",
volume="26",
number="6",
pages="468-477",
abstract="OBJECTIVE:: To investigate the factor structure and internal consistency of the Brief COPE, adapted for use with adults with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). DESIGN:: Prospective cohort study. SETTING:: Hospital based emergency department and concussionclinic. PARTICIPANTS:: A total of 147 adults meeting diagnostic criteria for MTBI. MAIN MEASURE:: Brief COPE. ANALYSES:: The previously reported 9-factor structure of the Brief COPE wastested by using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and then exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The Cronbach α was computed for both the original subscales and those derived from EFA. RESULTS:: The CFA provided a less than satisfactory fit for the 9-factor model. While the EFA solution was very similar to that ofthe original scale, the reliability of some derived subscales was low. Further analyses identified improved internalconsistency with a 3-factor model reflecting approach, avoidance, and help-seeking coping styles. CONCLUSIONS:: The Brief COPE has satisfactory psychometric properties for use in MTBI but may be morereliably and meaningfully interpreted using 3 dimensions/subscales rather than 9.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0885-9701",
doi="10.1097/HTR.0b013e3181fc5e1e",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/HTR.0b013e3181fc5e1e"
}