Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI-16)
IRT-Optimized Standard Form
A deeper look at your relationship satisfaction. 16-item Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI) by Funk & Rogge (2007).
How do you cope with stress?
The Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) measures how you respond to stressful situations. Different coping strategies work better in different situations — and some are more effective than others.
The four coping strategies
1. Problem-focused coping — taking action to address the source of stress 2. Emotion-focused coping — managing your emotional response to stress 3. Avoidance coping — avoiding or denying the stressor 4. Support-seeking coping — reaching out to others for help
About this assessment
This test measures your preferred coping strategies across different types of stressful situations. It's based on research showing that flexible coping — using different strategies for different stressors — is most effective.
Research shows that:
- Problem-focused coping works best when you can control the situation
- Emotion-focused coping helps when you can't change the stressor
- Avoidance coping tends to be less effective long-term
- Support-seeking can provide both practical and emotional help
Result Interpretation
After completing the 16 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.