A pilot study to assess the relationships among coping, self-efficacy and functional improvement in men with paraplegia
Journal
International Journal of Rehabilitation Research
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
1
Pages
99-105
Date Issued
1997
Author(s)
Abstract
Results are presented of a pilot study on the relationships among measures of spinal cord injury (SCI) person's level of coping, level of self-efficacy, and improvement in rehabilitation performance. Perceived self-efficacy is used as an indicator of behavior change. Findings correlate with reports indicating that individuals tend to use multiple coping strategies in dealing with a variety of stressful encounters. The similarities suggest that individuals with SCI might cope in ways similar to individuals coping with a variety of other stressful or potentially stressful situations. However, comparing the coping scores of the SCI subjects with the scores of hypertension subjects and emergency room subjects reveals that the SCI subjects use fewer coping strategies. The subject's efficacy in rehabilitation activities was not related to degree of improvement in rehabilitation performance.
Type
journal article