Proactive Coping Scale

The Proactive Coping Inventory
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Seven Scales
Proactive Coping
Reflective Coping
Strategic Planning
Preventive Coping
Instrumental Support Seeking
Emotional Support Seeking
Avoidance Coping
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Instructions to Subjects:
Title of Scale Given to Respondents: Reactions to Daily Events Questionnaire
"The following statements deal with reactions you may have to various situations. Indicate
how true each of these statements is depending on how you feel about the situation. Do this
by checking the most appropriate box."
Respondents are presented with four alternatives : "not at all true", "barely true",
"somewhat true", "completely true."
In scoring responses, 1 is assigned to "not at all true, 2 to "barely true", 3 to "somewhat

true" and 4 to "completely true".
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Proactive Coping Inventory Items by Scale
THE PROACTIVE COPING SCALE

1 I am a "take charge" person.
2 I try to let things work out on their own. (-)
3 After attaining a goal, I look for another, more challenging one.
4 I like challenges and beating the odds.
5 I visualise my dreams and try to achieve them.
6 Despite numerous setbacks, I usually succeed in getting what I want.
7 I try to pinpoint what I need to succeed.
8 I always try to find a way to work around obstacles; nothing really stops me.
9 I often see myself failing so I don't get my hopes up too high. (-)
10 When I apply for a position, I imagine myself filling it.
11 I turn obstacles into positive experiences.
12 If someone tells me I can't do something, you can be sure I will do it.
13 When I experience a problem, I take the initiative in resolving it.
14 When I have a problem, I usually see myself in a no-win situation. (-)
-Reverse items
REFLECTIVE COPING SCALE
1 I imagine myself solving difficult problems.

2 Rather than acting impulsively, I usually think of various ways to solve a problem.
3 In my mind I go through many different scenarios in order to prepare myself for
different outcomes.
4 I tackle a problem by thinking about realistic alternatives.
5 When I have a problem with my co-workers, friends, or family, I imagine
beforehand how I will deal with them successfully.
6 Before tackling a difficult task I imagine success scenarios.
7 I take action only after thinking carefully about a problem.
8 I imagine myself solving a difficult problem before I actually have to face it.
9 I address a problem from various angles until I find the appropriate action.
10 When there are serious misunderstandings with co-workers, family members or
friends, I practice before how I will deal with them.
11 I think about every possible outcome to a problem before tackling it.
STRATEGIC PLANNING SCALE
1 I often find ways to break down difficult problems into manageable components.
2 I make a plan and follow it.
3 I break down a problem into smaller parts and do one part at a time.
4 I make lists and try to focus on the most important things first.
PREVENTIVE COPING SCALE

1 I plan for future eventualities.
2 Rather than spending every cent I make, I like to save for a rainy
day.
3 I prepare for adverse events.
4 Before disaster strikes I am well-prepared for its consequences.
5 I plan my strategies to change a situation before I act.
6 I develop my job skills to protect myself against unemployment.
7 I make sure my family is well taken care of to protect them from
adversity in the future.
8 I think ahead to avoid dangerous situations.
9 I plan strategies for what I hope will be the best possible
outcome.
10 I try to manage my money well in order to avoid being destitute
in old age.
INSTRUMENTAL SUPPORT SEEKING SCALE

1 When solving my own problems other people's advice can be helpful.
2 I try to talk and explain my stress in order to get feedback from my
friends.
3 Information I get from others has often helped me deal with my problems.
4 I can usually identify people who can help me develop my own solutions to
problems.
5 I ask others what they would do in my situation.
6 Talking to others can be really useful because it provides another
perspective on the problem.
7 Before getting messed up with a problem I'll call a friend to talk about it.
8 When I am in trouble I can usually work out something with the help of
others.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SEEKING SCALE

1 If I am depressed I know who I can call to help me feel better.
2 Others help me feel cared for.
3 I know who can be counted on when the chips are down.
4 When I'm depressed I get out and talk to others.
5 I confide my feelings in others to build up and maintain close
relationships.
AVOIDANCE COPING SCALE

1 When I have a problem I like to sleep on it.
2 If I find a problem too difficult sometimes I put it aside until I'm
ready to deal with it.
3 When I have a problem I usually let it simmer on the back burner
for a while.

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The Proactive Coping Inventory

Instrumental Support Seeking

Emotional Support Seeking

Title of Scale Given to Respondents: Reactions to Daily Events Questionnaire

In scoring responses, 1 is assigned to "not at all true, 2 to "barely true", 3 to "somewhat

Proactive Coping Inventory Items by Scale

THE PROACTIVE COPING SCALE

1 I imagine myself solving difficult problems.

STRATEGIC PLANNING SCALE

PREVENTIVE COPING SCALE

INSTRUMENTAL SUPPORT SEEKING SCALE

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SEEKING SCALE

AVOIDANCE COPING SCALE

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