Table 1

The COPE subscale scores of Turkish epileptic patients.

COPE subscalesMean±SD
Problem-oriented coping
 Using instrumental social support11.98±2.48
 Active coping11.81±2.41
 Restraint10.42±2.35
 Suppression of competing activities10.97±2.16
 Planning11.20±2.41
Emotion-oriented coping
 Positive reinterpretation and growth12.05±2.43
 Religious coping15.24±1.44
 Humor7.24±3.29
 Use of emotional social support11.63±2.36
 Acceptance10.92±2.31
Dysfunctional coping
 Mental disengagement10.96±2.24
 Focus on and venting of emotions11.37±2.39
 Denial8.77±2.91
 Substance use5.05±2.04
 Behavioural disengagement9.28±2.62