Item

Mean

SD

Mean Score Indication

1) Keep from getting down in the dumps

3.82

1.308

Moderately certain can do

2) Talk positively to yourself

3.93

1.145

Moderately certain can do

3) Sort out what can be changed, and what cannot be changed

3.57

1.211

Moderately certain can do

4) Get emotional support from friends and family

4.59

0.860

Certain can do

5) Find solutions to your most difficult problems

4.22

0.908

Certain can do

6) Break an upsetting problem down into smaller parts

3.78

1.307

Moderately certain can do

7) Leave options open when things get stressful

3.65

1.480

Moderately certain can do

8) Make a plan of action and follow it when confronted with a problem

3.67

1.395

Moderately certain can do

9) Develop new hobbies or recreations

4.00

1.117

Moderately certain can do

10) Take your mind off unpleasant thoughts

3.94

1.311

Moderately certain can do

11) Look for something good in a negative situation

4.19

1.022

Moderately certain can do

12) Keep from feeling sad

3.95

1.111

Moderately certain can do

13) See things from the other person’s point of view during a heated argument

3.63

1.319

Moderately certain can do

14) Try other solutions to your problems if your first solutions don’t work

4.26

1.007

Certain can do

15) Stop yourself from being upset by unpleasant thoughts

4.05

1.138

Moderately certain can do

16) Make new friends

3.67

1.655

Moderately certain can do

17) Get friends to help you with the things you need

3.71

1.564

Moderately certain can do

18) Do something positive for yourself when you are feeling discouraged

3.86

1.096

Moderately certain can do

19) Make unpleasant thoughts go away

4.05

1.009

Moderately certain can do

20) Think about one part of the problem at a time

3.76

1.176

Moderately certain can do

21) Visualize a pleasant activity or place

4.15

1.169

Moderately certain can do

22) Keep yourself from feeling lonely

4.15

1.147

Moderately certain can do

23) Pray or meditate

4.78

0.623

Certain can do

24) Get emotional support from community organizations or resources

1.11

1.711

Cannot do

25) Stand your ground and fight for what you want

4.11

1.168

Moderately certain can do

26) Resist the impulse to act hastily when under pressure

3.95

1.108

Moderately certain can do