Sinclair and Wallston reported the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS). The authors are from Vanderbilt University.
Items:
(1) I look for creative ways to alter a difficult situation.
(2) Regardless of what happens to me, I believe I can control my reaction to it
(3) I believe that I can grow in positive ways by dealing with difficult situations.
(4) I actively look for ways to replace the losses I encounter in life.
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How the statement describes me?
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Points
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not at all
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1
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a little bit
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2
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somewhat
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3
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a good deal
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4
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very well
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5
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total score =
= SUM(points for all of the parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 4
• maximum score: 20
• The greater the score the greater the resiliency.
