Development of a questionnaire to evaluate Coping Strategies for Skin Problems

• Estefanía Hernández Fernaud ^[1] ; Bernardo Hernández Ruiz ^[1] ; Cristina Ruiz Pacheco ^[1] ; Antonia Ruiz ^[2]
  1. [1] Universidad de La Laguna

     Universidad de La Laguna

     San Cristóbal de La Laguna, España

     
  2. [2] Consultorio Médico Tenerife Salud, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Localización: The Spanish Journal of Psychology, ISSN 1138-7416, Vol. 12, Nº. 1, 2009, págs. 373-382
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1017/s1138741600001761
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  • español

    El objetivo de este trabajo es desarrollar un instrumento (Cuestionario de Estrategias de Afrontamiento ante problemas de la piel) para identificar las estrategias de afrontamiento que se utilizan frente a problemas dermatológicos. Se analiza sus propiedades psicométricas, aplicado a una muestra de 299 personas. El análisis factorial mostró una estructura en seis factores que hacen referencia a deseos de cambio, estrategias de solución del problema, búsqueda de apoyo social y de información, capacidad de distanciarse y de considerar los aspectos positivos de la situación. Estos factores explican el 60.77% de la varianza y muestran consistencias internas superiores a 0.67. Se analiza la validez del cuestionario, obteniendo perfiles de afrontamiento distintos en función del daño en la piel valorado por los participantes y la realización de consultas profesionales. Las propiedades psicométricas obtenidas permiten concluir que el instrumento evaluado es válido y fiable para personas que presentan alteraciones en la piel.

  • English

    The aim of this work was to develop an instrument (Coping Strategies for Skin Problems Questionnaire) suitable for identifying the coping strategies people use for general skin problems. We analyzed its psychometric properties when applied to a sample of 299 individuals. Factor analysis shows a 6-factor structure referring to the wish to change, problem-solving strategies, the search for information and asking for social support, the ability to distance oneself from the problem and to see the positive aspects of the situation. These factors explain 60.77% of the variance and show an internal consistency higher than 0.67. We analyse the validity of the questionnaire and identify different coping profiles depending on the degree of skin damage as assessed by the participants and their search for health services. According to the psychometric properties obtained, we conclude that our instrument is valid and reliable for use with people presenting skin problems.

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