TABLE 7.

Types and operational definitions of inner resources experienced by the interviewed participants.

Nature of inner resource	Operational definitions
New perspectives on life	Developing new and positive perspectives regarding oneself, relationships with others, and current or future circumstances
Courage to challenge and pursuit	Intrinsic motivation and strength to overcome life’s hardships and adversity Seeking and developing strategies and making effort to achieve goals
Perseverance	Enduring difficult moments and able to tolerate moments of tension and conflict. Striving to pursue continuously
Meanings for accomplishment	Identifying value and meaning in the work completed and mastery Being able to be content with one’s own effort and achievements
Self-acknowledgment	Validating oneself as a unique person Accepting oneself and learning to be more genuine