| Test: | Dyadic Coping Inventory, DCI |
| Link: | persistent link: https://psytests.org/result?v=csojnPQpShYn |
Total Score | |
112 | |
[ average level ] | |
Stress communicated by oneself | 15 | |
Supportive dyadic coping by oneself | 17 | |
Delegated dyadic coping by oneself | 3 | |
Negative dyadic coping by oneself | 9 | |
Stress communication of the partner | 14 | |
Supportive dyadic coping of the partner | 15 | |
Delegated dyadic coping of the partner | 8 | |
Negative dyadic coping by partner | 14 | |
Common dyadic coping | 15 | |
Evaluation of dyadic coping | 5 |
Dyadic coping includes both (a) a persons attempt to reduce the stress of their partner and (b) a common endeavor between couples to deal with external stress that affects the relationship.
The DCI measures dyadic coping as a multidimensional construct that includes the following 4-parts: supportive, delegated, negative, and joint (common) dyadic coping.
• Supportive dyadic coping occurs when one partner provides problem- and/or emotion-focused support that assists the partner in coping.
• Delegated dyadic coping occurs when one partner takes over responsibilities to reduce their partner's stress.
• Negative dyadic coping includes hostile, ambivalent, and superficial actions/words that have deleterious intentions.
• Joint (common) dyadic coping occurs when both partners experience stress and symmetrically work together to handle these stressful situations.
In addition to perceptions about dyadic coping, the DCI also assesses stress communication and provides an evaluation of the quality of self-perceived dyadic coping.