Brief Resilience Scale
The Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) is a self-report measure of resilience that assesses an individual's capacity to cope with and recover from stress, adversity, and trauma. The items measure the level of personal resources and positive emotions that a person is able to draw on in order to cope with adversity. The BRS has been used in numerous research studies, and is useful for evaluating resilience in individuals and groups.
Time to complete
2 minutes
Eligibility
General eligibility to complete the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) includes adults 18 years of age or older who can read and fill out the scale.
Questions for Brief Resilience Scale
1.
I tend to bounce back quickly after hard times.
The answer should be a single choice:
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly agree
2.
I have a hard time making it through stressful events.
The answer should be a single choice:
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly agree
3.
It does not take me long to recover from a stressful event.
The answer should be a single choice:
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly agree
4.
It is hard for me to snap back when something bad happens.
The answer should be a single choice:
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly agree
5.
I usually come through difficult times with little trouble.
The answer should be a single choice:
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly agree
6.
I tend to take a long time to get over setbacks in my life.
The answer should be a single choice:
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly agree
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Here are some FAQs and additional information
on Brief Resilience Scale
What is the Brief Resilience Scale?
The Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) is a self-report measure designed to assess an individual's capacity for psychological resilience. It consists of 6 items that measure an individual's ability to cope with and adapt to stressful events.
How is the Brief Resilience Scale scored?
The BRS is scored on a Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Scores are then summed and interpreted based on the individual's mean score. Higher scores indicate higher levels of resilience.
What is the recommended time frame for administering the Brief Resilience Scale?
The BRS should be administered in one sitting, and usually takes 2-5 minutes to complete.
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