Table 2.

Perceived stress level (N = 164).

Statement	Mean	SD
1. In the last month, how often were you upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?	2.10	1.22
2. In the last month, how often did you feel that you were unable to control the important things in your life?	2.07	1.07
3. In the last month, how often did you feel nervous and ‘stressed’?	2.30	2.46
4. In the last month, how often did you deal successfully with irritating life hassles?	2.27	1.09
5. In the last month, how often did you feel that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life?	2.28	1.11
6. In the last month, how often did you feel confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?	2.35	1.17
7. In the last month, how often did you feel that things were going your way?	2.39	1.15
8. In the last month, how often did you find that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do?	2.23	1.56
9. In the last month, how often were you able to control irritations in your life?	2.36	1.17
10. In the last month, how often did you feel that you were on top of things?	2.26	1.19
11. In the last month, how often did you get angry because of things that happened outside of your control?	2.28	1.21
12. In the last month, how often did you find yourself thinking about things that you must accomplish?	2.33	1.32
13. In the last month, how often were you able to control the way you spend your time?	2.41	1.31
14. In the last month, how often did you feel that difficulties were piling up so high you could no longer overcome them?	2.37	1.38