Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Coping Responses Inventory among Fars province University Students

The purpose of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the CRI-adult among Iranian university students. This study explored the relationship between the two sub-scales among Iranian university students by using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The results showed that the two factors (Approach and Avoidant Responses) were significantly related to the CRI general factor. The Goodness-of-Fit Index, the Adjusted Goodness-of-Fit Index, and the Root Mean Square Error of Approximation were significant. These indices supported theoretically that the construct of coping responses inventory is psychometrically sound and fit the model. Concurrent validity showed that the score of mental health and its factors such as bodily symptoms, anxiety, disorder in social function and depression correlated with scores of Approach and Avoidant factors. The Cronbach coefficient alpha values and test-retest correlations were acceptable for total scoresʹ CRI and its subscales. The results showed that the CRI is a reliable and valid measure of assessing coping responses in Iranian university students and it is suggested for the examination of the quality of coping responses among Iranian students