16. Assertive with the belief that situations are only temporary. | 3.12a, 3.38b | 62.4a, 67.6b | 46.696 | 0.000* | 25tha, 25thb |
17. Optimistic attitude. | 3.48a, 3.75b | 69.6a, 75.1b | 12.704 | 0.000* | 16tha, 13thb |
18. See every problem as a challenge or opportunity and make plans towards it. | 3.80a, 3.97b | 76.0a, 79.3b | 0.005 | 0.942 | 5tha, 8thb |
19. Positive perspective about life events. | 3.19a, 3.61b | 63.7a, 72.1b | 13.207 | 0.000* | 24tha, 17thb |
20. Report condition to supervisor or management. | 3.43a, 4.01b | 68.7a, 80.1b | 17.210 | 0.000* | 18tha, 5thb |
Construct 4: Accepting that the cause cannot be changed | |||||
21. Do not waste time and energy on negative things that cannot be changed. | 3.61a, 3.76b | 72.1a, 75.2b | 1.149 | 0.285 | 12tha, 12thb |
22. Avoid controlling uncontrollable situations. | 3.38a, 3.67b | 67.6a, 73.3b | 38.114 | 0.000* | 20tha, 15thb |
23. React positively to situations that cannot change. | 3.73a, 3.91b | 74.5a, 78.3b | 0.547 | 0.460 | 6tha, 10thb |
24. Let go of past events and move on. | 3.23a, 3.61b | 64.7a, 72.3b | 24.229 | 0.000* | 22nda, 16thb |
25. Seek excitement from entertaining activities. | 3.57a, 3.83b | 71.3a, 76.7b | 11.172 | 0.001* | 15tha, 11thb |