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Table 2 Graded model item parameter estimates, logit: a(θ – b)

From: Psychometric properties of the cultural mix coping inventory for stressful situations using physical education teachers: a multidimensional item response theory analysis

Label

Items

a1 (se)

a2(se)

a3(se)

a4(se)

b1

s.e

b2

s.e

b3

s.e

AC1

I concentrate my effort on doing something about it

.98 (0.13)

–

–

–

− 1.60

0.21

− 0.29

0.11

1.31

0.18

AC2

I take additional action to try to get rid of the problem

2.00 (0.24)

–

–

–

− 1.68

0.15

− 0.44

0.08

1.10

0.11

AC3

I take direct action to get around the stressor

1.67 (0.18)

–

–

–

− 1.34

0.13

− 0.41

0.08

1.73

0.15

AC4

I do what has to be done, one step at a time

2.45 (0.37)

–

–

–

− 1.99

0.17

− 0.45

0.07

0.39

0.08

RC1

I put my trust in God/object of worship

–

4.02 (0.59)

–

–

− 1.44

0.09

− 0.82

0.07

− 0.20

0.06

RC2

I seek help from my object of worship

–

3.06 (0.32)

–

–

− 1.28

0.09

− 0.75

0.07

− 0.04

0.07

RC3

I try to find comfort in my object of worship

–

2.37 (0.24)

–

–

− 1.58

0.12

− 0.66

0.07

− 0.08

0.07

RC4

I pray more than usual for my God to guard me

-

1.54 (0.16)

–

–

− 1.64

0.15

− 0.86

0.10

0.53

0.09

BD1

I admit to myself that I can’t deal with the stressor and quit trying

-

-

1.75 (0.18)

–

0.06

0.08

1.08

0.11

1.86

0.16

BD2

I just give up trying to reach my goal because of the stressor

–

–

3.03 (0.35)

–

0.03

0.07

0.67

0.07

1.62

0.12

BD3

I give up the attempt in dealing with the stressor

–

–

3.59 (0.51)

–

− 0.17

0.06

0.66

0.07

1.47

0.12

BD4

I reduce the amount of effort I’m putting into solving the problem

–

–

1.50 (0.16)

–

− 0.15

0.09

0.79

0.10

2.72

0.26

ESS1

I discuss how I feel about the stressor with someone

–

–

–

1.24 (0.14)

− 1.11

0.12

0.25

0.08

1.58

0.15

ESS2

I try to get emotional support from friends or relatives when dealing with the stressor

–

–

–

2.02 (0.28)

− 1.06

0.09

− 0.00

0.06

1.20

0.10

ESS3

I get sympathy and understanding from someone to reduce my fears about the problem

–

–

–

1.06 (0.12)

− 1.26

0.14

0.73

0.10

2.14

0.21

ESS4

I learn to live with the stressor

–

–

–

0.78 (0.10)

− 2.28

0.29

− 0.88

0.14

0.38

0.11

  1. Marginal Reliability for Response Pattern Scores: 0.81; se standard error
  2. a1 slope parameter for Active coping, a2 slope parameter for Religious coping, a3 slope parameter for behaviour disengagement coping, a4 slope parameter for emotional support
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