Table 1.
Item Summary with Dimensions of the CD-RISC-25SA.
| Item No. | Item Description | Dimension with Description |
Items by Dimension |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Able to adapt to change | Dimension 1: Positive acceptance of change and secure relationships | 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 |
| 2 | Close and secure relationships | ||
| 3 | Sometimes fate or God can help me | ||
| 4 | Can deal with whatever comes | ||
| 5 | Past success gives confidence for new challenge | ||
| 6 | See the humorous side of things | Dimension 2: Trust in one´s instincts, tolerance of negative affect, and strengthening effects of stress | 6, 7, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20 |
| 7 | Coping with stress strengthens | ||
| 8 | Tend to bounce back after illness or hardship | ||
| 9 | Things happen for a reason | ||
| 10 | Best effort no matter what | ||
| 11 | You can achieve your goals | ||
| 12 | Things look hopeless, I don’t give up | ||
| 13 | Know where to turn for help | Dimension 3: Personal competence, high standards and tenacity | 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25 |
| 14 | Under pressure, focus and think clearly | ||
| 15 | Prefer to take lead in problem solving | ||
| 16 | Not easily discouraged by failure | ||
| 17 | Think of self as strong person | ||
| 18 | Make unpopular or difficult decisions | ||
| 19 | Can handle unpleasant feelings | ||
| 20 | Have to act on a hunch | ||
| 21 | Strong sense of purpose | Dimension 4: Control | 13, 21, 22 |
| 22 | In control of your life | ||
| 23 | I like challenges | ||
| 24 | You work to attain your goals | Dimension 5: Spiritual influences | 3, 9 |
| 25 | Pride in your achievements |