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Resilience in midlife scale

The RIMS is designed for use with adults aged 35-65 and is useful for assessing resilience in a variety of contexts including clinical, research, and educational settings.

Time to complete

3 minutes

Eligibility

The Resilience in Midlife Scale is designed to measure the psychological resilience of individuals aged 18 and over. To be eligible to complete the survey, participants must be at least 18 years of age and self-report as having no major mental health or physical illness that affects their ability to participate.

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Questions for Resilience in midlife scale

1.

Deal with whatever comes my way

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
2.

Achieve my goals

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
3.

My life has meaning

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
4.

Overcome financial difficulties

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
5.

Friends I can confide in

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
6.

Not easily discouraged by failure 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
7.

View change as a challenge 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
8.

Can find a solution to a problem

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
9.

In control of my own life

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
10.

Cope well with stress

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
11.

Have someone to help me if needed

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
12.

Ability to deal with death

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
13.

Do not give up when things look hopeless

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
14.

Accept changes to body due to age

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
15.

Can get through difficult times

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
16.

Rely on family in tough times

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
17.

Equipped to handle changed work conditions

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
18.

Belief in myself gets me through

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
19.

Follow through with plans

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
20.

I have influence over what happens to me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
21.

Cope positively with illness

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
22.

Love challenges and follow them through

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
23.

Difficulty with loved ones leaving home

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
24.

Control how I respond to events in my life

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree
25.

Spiritual beliefs give me hope during loss

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Slightly disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Strongly agree

Similar Ideas

  • Life Satisfaction Resilience Scale
  • Resilience in Aging Scale
  • Resilience in the Midlife Years Scale
  • Resilience in Midlife Adjustment Scale
  • Resilience and Coping in Midlife Scale
  • Midlife Resilience Assessment Scale

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on Resilience in midlife scale

What is the Resilience in Midlife Scale?

The Resilience in Midlife Scale (RIMS) is a questionnaire designed to measure resilience in adults aged 35 to 60 years old. It assesses the degree to which individuals have psychological and behavioral resources to cope with stress and to remain emotionally resilient in the face of life’s challenges.

How long does it take to complete the RIMS?

The RIMS typically takes about 5 minutes to complete.

What are the areas of resilience that the RIMS measures?

The RIMS measures five areas of resilience including: psychological well-being, positive and negative emotion regulation, problem-solving and decision-making, social connectedness, and positive health behaviors.

Is the RIMS reliable and valid?

Yes, the RIMS has been found to be reliable and valid in measuring resilience in adults aged 35 to 60 years old.

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