Table 1.
Rotated factor structure of Connor-Davidson resilience scale
| Items | Content | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 | Factor 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | When things look hopeless, I don’t give up | 0.789 | |||
| 11. | Believe I can achieve my goals | 0.729 | |||
| 25. | I take pride in my achievements | 0.662 | |||
| 17. | I think of myself as a strong person | 0.660 | |||
| 16. | Not easily discouraged by failure | 0.651 | |||
| 24. | I work to attain my goals | 0.644 | |||
| 15. | Prefer to take the lead in problem solving | 0.609 | |||
| 18. | Make unpopular or difficult decisions | 0.545 | |||
| 21. | I have a strong sense of purpose | 0.491 | |||
| 23. | I like challenges | 0.482 | |||
| 4. | Can deal with whatever comes | 0.732 | |||
| 6. | See the humorous side of things | 0.649 | |||
| 5. | Past success gives confidence for new challenge | 0.623 | |||
| 7. | Coping with stress strengthens | 0.620 | |||
| 1. | Able to adapt to change | 0.581 | |||
| 8. | Tend to bounce back after illness or hardship | 0.563 | |||
| 13. | Know where to turn for help | 0.767 | |||
| 2. | Close and secure relationships | 0.707 | |||
| 19. | Can handle unpleasant feelings | 0.591 | |||
| 14. | Under pressure, focus and think clearly | 0.461 | |||
| 9. | Things happen for a reason | 0.754 | |||
| 22. | In control of your life | 0.428 | |||
| 10. | Best effort no matter what | 0.399 |
Coefficients below 0.30 are not displayed in the table (for example: item 3, item 20)