The factor structure and the psychometric properties of the COPE Scale were evaluated with a Muslim migrant population in Australia. An exploratory factor analysis on 319 participants indicated a 34-item scale with four factors as the most meaningful solution. The factors were: Avoidance Coping, Active Coping, Emotion and Social Focused Coping, and Turning to Religion. The internal consistency, concurrent validity, and the construct validity of the scale were supported. The findings indicate the coping styles of Muslim migrants in Australia. It is expected that this scale would be a useful measure to assess the coping behaviors and thoughts of Muslim migrants and their association with the well-being and psychosocial problems of these individuals.

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