Table A.2.

Deferment of Gratification (DGS) Scale Items

Scale	1 = ”Strongly disagree”…7 = ”Strong agree”
1	I am good in saving my money instead of spending it at once.
2	I enjoy something more when I have to wait for it and plan for it.
3	When I was a child, I saved any pocket money that I had.
4	When I am in the market, I usually buy a lot of things that I had not planned to buy.
5	I am constantly without money.
6	I agree with the philosophy: ”Eat, drink, and be happy, for tomorrow we may all be dead”.
7	I would describe myself as often acting without thinking for my own good.
8	I often think it is important to wait and think things over before deciding.
9	I like spending my money immediately after I get it.
10	It is hard for me to avoid losing my temper when someone gets me very angry.
11	Most of the time, it is easy for me to be patient when I am kept waiting for things.
12	I am good at planning things ahead.