Subscales | n of Items | Cronbach’s α | Sample Items |
1) Personal competence | 8 | .88 | “When things look hopeless, I don’t give up” |
2) Tolerance of negative affect | 7 | .84 | “Under pressure, I focus and think clearly” |
3) Positive acceptance of change/Secure relationships | 5 | .86 | “I tend to bounce back after illness or hardship” |
4) Control | 3 | .70 | “I have a strong sense of purpose” |
5) Spiritual influences | 2 | .74 | “Things happen for a reason” |