Abstract

Objective: To assess coping strategies and life satisfaction among undergraduate medical (MBBS) students.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan, from November 2024 to February 2025. Participants were recruited using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Demographic information, including age, gender, and year of study, was recorded. MBBS students from first to final year were included, while those previously diagnosed with any psychiatric disorder or currently receiving psychiatric treatment were excluded. Coping strategies were assessed using the Brief COPE Inventory, which measures adaptive, emotional, and avoidant coping. Overall life satisfaction was evaluated using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Data were analyzed using SPSS 23, and linear regression was performed to examine the relationship between coping strategies and life satisfaction, with p-values

Key words: Undergraduate medical students, MBBS, life satisfaction, adaptive coping, emotional coping, avoidant coping.