TABLE 2.
Result of measurement model and items.
| Construct | Code | Items | OL | VIF | CA | CR | AVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT | AUT1 | I feel I have the freedom to decide how I live my life | .854 | 2.243 | .903 | .903 | .776 |
| AUT2 | My choices reflect my true interests and values | .881 | 2.661 | ||||
| AUT3 | I feel confident in making my own decisions | .870 | 2.559 | ||||
| AUT4 | I am independent in my thoughts and actions | .916 | 3.527 | ||||
| COM | COM1 | I feel proficient in the tasks I undertake. | .866 | 2.855 | .914 | .920 | .795 |
| COM2 | I am able to effectively solve problems I face | .891 | 3.239 | ||||
| COM3 | I usually succeed in what I set out to do | .910 | 3.484 | ||||
| COM4 | I feel competent in handling life's challenges | .898 | 3.181 | ||||
| IE | IE1 | I am deeply absorbed in my intellectual pursuits | .828 | 2.056 | .894 | .895 | .758 |
| IE2 | Learning new things is important and exciting to me | .882 | 2.731 | ||||
| IE3 | I enjoy discussing and debating ideas | .878 | 2.599 | ||||
| IE4 | I engage deeply with tasks that require thinking and analysis | .893 | 2.832 | ||||
| PTG | PTG1 | I have found personal strengths I didn't know I had due to difficult experiences | .796 | 1.970 | .876 | .887 | .729 |
| PTG2 | I have changed my priorities about what is important in life after a crisis | .853 | 2.425 | ||||
| PTG3 | I appreciate life more after overcoming adversity | .884 | 2.768 | ||||
| PTG4 | I have a greater sense of connection to others since experiencing challenges | .877 | 2.571 | ||||
| RE | RE1 | I actively participate in my relationships | .858 | 2.316 | .873 | .879 | .724 |
| RE2 | I feel engaged and connected in my social interactions | .796 | 1.805 | ||||
| RE3 | I put effort into maintaining my personal relationships | .895 | 2.783 | ||||
| RE4 | I feel emotionally invested in my relationships with others | .852 | 2.063 | ||||
| REL | REL1 | I manage stress effectively | .898 | 2.944 | .907 | .908 | .783 |
| REL2 | I quickly recover from setbacks | .888 | 2.759 | ||||
| REL3 | I am able to adapt to change easily | .895 | 2.987 | ||||
| REL4 | I stay determined and focused in face of difficulties | .857 | 2.277 | ||||
| RES | RES1 | I feel connected and accepted by others | .898 | 2.878 | .913 | .914 | .792 |
| RES2 | I have close relationships that provide me with support | .891 | 2.796 | ||||
| RES3 | I feel a strong sense of belonging in my community | .889 | 2.846 | ||||
| RES4 | I feel that my relationships are authentic and meaningful | .883 | 2.666 |
Abbreviations: AUT, autonomy; AVE, average variance extracted; CR, composite reliability; COM, competence; IE, intellectual engagement; PTG, post‐traumatic growth; RE, relational engagement; REL, resilience; RES, relatedness.