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Table 2 ARQ scales, example item and reliability score

From: Development of a multi-dimensional measure of resilience in adolescents: the Adolescent Resilience Questionnaire

DOMAIN Scale

Sample item

Number of items

Reliability (Cronbach α)

INDIVIDUAL

   

Confidence (self/future)

I feel confident that I can handle whatever comes my way

8

0.8

Emotional insight

I think things through carefully before making decisions

8

0.7

Negative cognition

I tend to think the worst is going to happen (reversed)

8

0.8

Social skills

I can express my opinions when I am in a group

8

0.7

Empathy/Tolerance

I am patient with people who can't do things as well as I can

8

0.7

FAMILY

   

Connectedness

I enjoy spending time with my family

8

0.9

Availability

There is someone in my family I can talk to about anything

3

0.8

PEERS

   

Connectedness

I have a friend I can trust with my private thoughts and feelings

7

0.8

Availability

I wish I had more friends I felt close to (reversed)

8

0.6

SCHOOL

   

Supportive Environment

My teachers are caring and supportive of me

8

0.8

Connectedness

I try hard in school

8

0.7

COMMUNITY

   

Connectedness

I trust the people in my neighbourhood

6

0.9