16. Assertive with the belief that situations are only temporary.

3.12^a, 3.38^b

62.4^a, 67.6^b

46.696

0.000*

25th^a, 25th^b

17. Optimistic attitude.

3.48^a, 3.75^b

69.6^a, 75.1^b

12.704

0.000*

16th^a, 13th^b

18. See every problem as a challenge or opportunity and make plans towards it.

3.80^a, 3.97^b

76.0^a, 79.3^b

0.005

0.942

5th^a, 8th^b

19. Positive perspective about life events.

3.19^a, 3.61^b

63.7^a, 72.1^b

13.207

0.000*

24th^a, 17th^b

20. Report condition to supervisor or management.

3.43^a, 4.01^b

68.7^a, 80.1^b

17.210

0.000*

18th^a, 5th^b

Construct 4: Accepting that the cause cannot be changed

21. Do not waste time and energy on negative things that cannot be changed.

3.61^a, 3.76^b

72.1^a, 75.2^b

1.149

0.285

12th^a, 12th^b

22. Avoid controlling uncontrollable situations.

3.38^a, 3.67^b

67.6^a, 73.3^b

38.114

0.000*

20th^a, 15th^b

23. React positively to situations that cannot change.

3.73^a, 3.91^b

74.5^a, 78.3^b

0.547

0.460

6th^a, 10th^b

24. Let go of past events and move on.

3.23^a, 3.61^b

64.7^a, 72.3^b

24.229

0.000*

22nd^a, 16th^b

25. Seek excitement from entertaining activities.

3.57^a, 3.83^b

71.3^a, 76.7^b

11.172

0.001*

15th^a, 11th^b