9. Busy self with consistent working to avoid problems.

3.51^a, 3.43^b

70.3^a, 68.7^b

0.003

0.957

10th^a, 20th^b

10. Take out stress on others such as yelling, anger, outbursts, lash out, physical or emotional violence.

3.69^a, 4.08^b

73.7^a, 81.6^b

0.662

0.416

5th^a, 2nd^b

Construct 2: Healthy coping strategies

11. Seek medical attention.

4.13^a, 3.22^b

82.7^a, 64.4^b

41.819

0.000*

1st^a, 22nd^b

12. Consult a professional psychologist/counsellor.

3.64^a, 4.01^b

72.8^a, 80.3^b

3.026

0.083

9th^a, 4th^b

13. Exercise regularly.

3.17^a, 3.69^b

63.5,^a 73.9^b

61.708

0.000*

19th^a, 16th^b

14. Regular sleeping schedule.

3.08^a, 3.72^b

61.6^a, 74.4^b

50.586

0.000*

21st^a, 15th^b

15. Prioritize work into urgent and not urgent ones.

3.48^a, 3.83^b

69.6^a, 76.5^b

9.135

0.003*

13th^a, 10th^b

16. Initiate and make new plans.

3.79^a, 3.91^b

75.7^a, 78.3^b

0.181

0.670

2nd^a, 6th^b

17. Set reasonable standards and avoid being a perfectionist.

3.49^a, 3.77^b

69.9^a, 75.3^b

5.133

0.024*

12th^a, 13th^b

18. Show gratitude and appreciate things instead of focusing on negative things.

3.41^a, 3.99^b

68.1^a, 79.9^b

2.041

0.154

16th^a, 5th^b

19. Have forgiveness and belief that people are imperfect.

3.79^a, 4.05^b

75.7 ^a, 81.1^b

0.243

0.622

3rd^a, 3rd^b

20. Avoid negative energy like resentment and anger.

3.51^a, 3.45^b

70.1^a, 69.1^b

2.762

0.098

11th^a, 19th^b

21. Have a sense of humour.

3.33^a, 3.86^b

66.7^a, 77.2^b

7.569

0.006*

17th^a, 7th^b

22. Adopt positive lifestyle.

3.65^a, 3.85^b

72.9^a, 77.1^b

31.169

0.000*

8th^a, 8th^b