Utrecht Proactive Coping Competence Scale (UPCC) Test
See how proactively you prepare for stress and challenges in about 4 minutes. Get a fast snapshot of your strengths and growth areas to build resilience and plan ahead.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Situation analysis (Sa)
Average
19.3
Normal range
15.4 — 23.2
min.
7
max.
35
Majority
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Understanding Your Own Limitations (UYOL)
Average
17
Normal range
13.4 — 20.6
min.
5
max.
25
Majority
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Social Support (SS)
Average
13.2
Normal range
10.5 — 15.8
min.
4
max.
20
Majority
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Problem Forecasting (PF)
Average
21.6
Normal range
18.1 — 25.2
min.
6
max.
30
Majority
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Planning (P)
Average
21.3
Normal range
17.5 — 25
min.
7
max.
35
Majority
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures proactive coping competence, or the tendency to plan ahead, prevent problems, and take early action under stress. It focuses on skills and personal resources that support effective adjustment in challenging conditions.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 21 items.
How should items be answered?
Rate each statement based on typical behavior and attitudes, not a single recent event. Answer all items and use the first response that fits best.
How are results interpreted?
Higher scores indicate stronger proactive coping resources and a greater tendency to prepare and act in advance. Lower scores indicate fewer proactive strategies and may point to areas for skill development.
Who is this questionnaire intended for and how can results be used?
It is suitable for adults in clinical, counseling, organizational, and research settings. Results can support screening, goal setting, and planning targeted development of coping strategies.
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Utrecht Proactive Coping Competence Scale (UPCC) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report measure assesses an individual’s perceived competence in proactive coping and preparation for anticipated stressors. The Utrecht Proactive Coping Competence Scale (UPCC), attributed to Erica S. Frydenberg, focuses on habitual strategies and attitudes related to anticipating demands, planning, and mobilizing personal resources.
The instrument includes 21 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. The Utrecht Proactive Coping Competence Scale (UPCC) is intended to support clinical or research screening of proactive coping tendencies and to inform case conceptualization or intervention planning when used alongside other assessment data.
Author: charles-s-carver, Erica S. Frydenberg
Literature: Aspinwall, L. G., & Taylor, S. E. A stitch in time: Self-regulation and proactive coping. Psychological Bulletin. 1997.; Bode, C., Thoolen, B., & de Ridder, D. Measuring proactive coping: Psychometric characteristics of the Utrecht proactive coping competence scale (UPCC). Psychologie and Gezondheid. 2008.
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