| Abstract: | We report on the development of a new coping inventory. Findings demonstrate factorial invariance for 3 factors across 3 groups of caregivers. From a 19‐item summative inventory, we derived a 3‐factor model including direct problem management. positive outlook, and reality‐based coping. The model, inclusive of 9 items. appears to have consistent factor structure across groups. Results offer evidence that the 3‐factor structure is robust and may be generalized across other groups of caregivers. The model provides an acceptable fit with coping concepts of direct problem management, cognitive, and perceptual management of meaning. Findings suggest that caregivers are similar in these 3 dimensions of coping; that domain‐specific caregiving experiences are responsible for selection of coping efforts comprising these coping dimensions. |
