Exploring the Factor Structure of the Proactive Coping Inventory

A Southern African Study

Bibliographic Data

ID15346019
AuthorsMichelle Renard (Nelson Mandela University, corresponding author), Robin John Snelgar (Nelson Mandela University)
Year2013
Volume23
Issue3
Pages519-522
Publication date2013-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Psychology in Africa (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1433-0237 • E-ISSN: 1815-5626
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14330237.2013.10820662
OpenAlexW1497067276
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited10

This study explored the factor structure of the Proactive Coping Inventory (PCI) to determine whether its six-factor structure holds within the Southern African context. Data on proactive coping were collected from students attending three universities, one each in Botswana (n=88, females=45.5%, mean age=21.31 years, SD=2.04), Namibia (n=38, females=47.4%, mean age=24.21 years, SD=3.47) and South Africa (n=496, females=56.9%; mean age=22.27 years, SD=2.60). Exploratory factor analysis was used to determine the factor structure of the PCI. Findings suggest that the PCI is comprised of two factors: Future-Oriented Coping (comprised of Proactive Coping, Reflective Coping, Strategic Planning and Preventive Coping) and Support Seeking (comprised of Instrumental Support Seeking and Emotional Support Seeking). This is in line with theory that suggests that individuals cope by means of persisting towards goal attainment

Avoidance coping · Coping (psychology · Developmental psychology · Exploratory factor analysis · Exploratory research · Help-seeking · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychometrics · Clinical Psychology · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology

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