| Causes-focused coping strategies | Mean | Std. Dev. | T-test (Value = 3) | Factor loadings | Cronbach alpha |
| p-value (Sig.) | |||||
| Construct 1: Avoiding the cause | 0.919 | ||||
| 1. Say no when limits are exceeded. | 3.81 | 0.799 | 0.000 | 0.903 | 0.908 |
| 2. Avoid unnecessary arguments and debates that affect my emotions. | 3.90 | 0.854 | 0.000 | 0.875 | 0.893 |
| 3. Turn off TV that shows sensitive pictures. | 3.84 | 0.909 | 0.000 | 0.922 | 0.903 |
| 4. Avoid listening to bad news that leads to worry or anxiety. | 3.80 | 0.810 | 0.000 | 0.893 | 0.908 |
| 5. End relationship with persons who consistently bring trouble. | 3.97 | 0.901 | 0.000 | 0.836 | 0.899 |
| 6. Plan for emergency situations. | 3.66 | 0.899 | 0.000 | 0.935 | 0.917 |
| 7. Withdraw from work duties or change jobs. | 3.86 | 0.797 | 0.000 | 0.851 | 0.919 |
| Construct 2: Altering the cause | 0.793 | ||||
| 8. Express how I feel about a situation. | 3.87 | 0.905 | 0.000 | 0.857 | 0.749 |
| 9. Work extra hard to meet the challenge. | 3.36 | 0.631 | 0.000 | 0.578 | 0.794 |
| 10. Delegate complicated tasks. | 3.94 | 0.862 | 0.000 | 0.532 | 0.796 |
| 11. Adopt better skills for time management. | 3.45 | 0.822 | 0.000 | 0.859 | 0.725 |
| 12. Take time off and relax from routine work. | 3.43 | 0.693 | 0.000 | 0.706 | 0.785 |
| 13. Delay in working. | 3.61 | 0.828 | 0.000 | 0.796 | 0.765 |
| 14. Seek support from friends or families. | 3.47 | 0.778 | 0.000 | 0.704 | 0.754 |
| Construct 3: Adapting to the cause | 0.779 | ||||
| 15. Compromise on things. | 3.58 | 0.820 | 0.000 | 0.790 | 0.741 |
| 16. Assertive with the belief that situations are only temporary. | 3.25 | 0.695 | 0.000 | 0.765 | 0.755 |
| 17. Optimistic attitude. | 3.62 | 0.760 | 0.000 | 0.770 | 0.769 |
| 18. See every problem as a challenge or opportunity and make plans towards it. | 3.88 | 0.905 | 0.000 | 0.807 | 0.684 |
| 19. Positive perspective about life events. | 3.40 | 0.830 | 0.000 | 0.704 | 0.798 |
| 20. Report condition to supervisor or management. | 3.72 | 0.866 | 0.000 | 0.752 | 0.730 |
| Construct 4: Accepting that the cause cannot be changed | 0.852 | ||||
| 21. Do not waste time and energy on negative things that cannot be changed. | 3.68 | 0.883 | 0.000 | 0.755 | 0.801 |
| 22. Avoid controlling uncontrollable situations. | 3.52 | 0.733 | 0.000 | 0.789 | 0.834 |