Action Strategies and its Relationship with Depression among Secondary School Students

Abstract

This study investigates the types of coping strategies used by high school students in Chemor, Perak, to manage obstacles and daily depression. The research specifically examines gender differences in coping strategies, identifies the types of strategies utilized by students, and explores the relationship between these strategies and levels of depression. The study sample consists of 100 randomly selected students, all aged 16. The "Brief Cope" questionnaire was employed to assess coping strategies, while the Beck Depression Index-II (BDI-II) measured depression levels. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and inferential tests, including independent sample t-tests and Pearson correlation. Results indicate significant gender differences in coping strategies and a notable correlation between these strategies and depression levels among students. The findings underscore the importance of effective coping mechanisms in managing adolescent mental health, offering critical insights for educators and counselors.