Table 3 Sense of coherence and strategies for coping with stress (N = 88) – results of analysis of variance

Active Coping

0.44

0.645

Planning

0.19

0.826

Positive Reinterpretation and Growth

2.59

0.081

Acceptance

0.99

0.375

Humour

1.95

0.148

Religion

1.72

0.185

Seeking Emotional Social Support

3.06

0.052

Seeking Instrumental Social Support

0.90

0.411

Suppression of Competing Activities

0.40

0.670

Denial

7.58

0.001

Restraint Coping

1.58

0.211

Alcohol/Drug Use

H (2, N = 88) = 5.150

0.076

Behavioural Disengagement

5.32

0,007

Focus on and Venting of Emotions

7.46

0.001