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Chaid analysis which combines regression analysis with clustering method is a composite statistical approach. In the study relations between coping strategies, demographical variables and psychological symptoms were appraised by using chaid analysis. On this purpose 329 undergraduates at Yuzuncu Yil University were completed COPE, Short Form of Symptom Check List, and demographical characteristics questionnaire. Data collected from the sample were evaluated by using chaid analysis. Results have shown that using passive coping strategies when encountered with distress precipitates elevations on psychological symptoms. Focus on and venting of emotions, behavioral disengagement, and restraint coping were positively related with increment at general symptoms scores. Demographical characteristics such as age, gender, economical status, and marital status were unrelated with psychological health status.