Title of Scale Given to
Respondents: Reactions to Daily Events Questionnaire
“The
following statements deal with reactions you may have to various situations.
Indicate how true each of these statements is depending on how you feel about
the situation. Do this by checking the most appropriate box.”
In scoring responses, 1 is
assigned to “not at all true, 2 to “barely true”, 3 to “somewhat true”
and 4 to “completely true”.
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1 |
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I am a "take charge" person. |
2 |
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I try to let things work out on their own. (-) |
3 |
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After attaining a goal, I look for another, more
challenging one. |
4 |
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I like challenges and beating the odds. |
5 |
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I visualise my dreams and try to achieve them. |
6 |
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Despite numerous setbacks, I usually succeed in
getting what I want. |
7 |
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I try to pinpoint what I need to succeed. |
8 |
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I always try to find a way to work around obstacles;
nothing really stops me. |
9 |
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I often see myself failing so I don't get my hopes up
too high. (-) |
10 |
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When I apply for a position, I imagine myself filling
it. |
11 |
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I turn obstacles into positive experiences. |
12 |
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If someone tells me I can't do something, you can be
sure I will do it. |
13 |
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When I experience a problem, I take the initiative in
resolving it. |
14 |
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When I have a problem, I usually see myself in a
no-win situation. (-) |
-Reverse items
2. REFLECTIVE COPING SUBSCALE
1 |
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I imagine myself solving difficult problems. |
2 |
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Rather than acting impulsively, I usually think of
various ways to solve a problem. |
3 |
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In my mind I go through many different scenarios in
order to prepare myself for different outcomes. |
4 |
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I tackle a problem by thinking about realistic
alternatives. |
5 |
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When I have a problem with my co-workers, friends, or
family, I imagine beforehand how I will deal with them successfully. |
6 |
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Before tackling a difficult task I imagine success
scenarios. |
7 |
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I take action only after thinking carefully about a
problem. |
8 |
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I imagine myself solving a difficult problem before I
actually have to face it. |
9 |
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I address a problem from various angles until I find
the appropriate action. |
10 |
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When there are serious misunderstandings with
co-workers, family members or friends, I practice before how I will deal
with them. |
11 |
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I think about every possible outcome to a problem
before tackling it. |
3.
STRATEGIC PLANNING SUBSCALE
1 |
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I often find ways to break down difficult problems
into manageable components. |
2 |
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I make a plan and follow it. |
3 |
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I break down a problem into smaller parts and do one
part at a time. |
4 |
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I make lists and try to focus on the most important
things first. |
4.
PREVENTIVE COPING
SUBSCALE
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1 |
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I plan for future eventualities. |
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2 |
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Rather than spending every cent I make, I like to
save for a rainy day. |
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3 |
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I prepare for adverse events. |
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4 |
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Before disaster strikes I am well-prepared for its
consequences. |
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5 |
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I plan my strategies to change a situation before I
act. |
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6 |
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I develop my job skills to protect myself against
unemployment. |
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7 |
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I make sure my family is well taken care of to
protect them from adversity in the future. |
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8 |
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I think ahead to avoid dangerous situations. |
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9 |
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I plan strategies for what I hope will be the best
possible outcome. |
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10 |
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I try to manage my money well in order to avoid being
destitute in old age. |
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5.
INSTRUMENTAL SUPPORT SEEKING SUBSCALE
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1 |
When solving my own problems other people's advice
can be helpful. |
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2 |
I try to talk and explain my stress in order to get
feedback from my friends. |
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3 |
Information I get from others has often helped me
deal with my problems. |
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4 |
I can usually identify people who can help me develop
my own solutions to problems. |
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5 |
I ask others what they would do in my situation. |
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6 |
Talking to others can be really useful because it
provides another perspective on the problem. |
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7 |
Before getting messed up with a problem I'll call a
friend to talk about it. |
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8 |
When I am in trouble I can usually work out something
with the help of others. |
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6.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SEEKING SUBSCALE
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1 |
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If I am depressed I know who I can call to help me
feel better. |
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2 |
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Others help me feel cared for. |
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3 |
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I know who can be counted on when the chips are down. |
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4 |
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When I'm depressed I get out and talk to others. |
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5 |
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I confide my feelings in others to build up and
maintain close relationships. |
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7.
AVOIDANCE COPING SUBSCALE
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1 |
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When I have a problem I like to sleep on it. |
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2 |
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If I find a problem too difficult sometimes I put it
aside until I'm ready to deal with it. |
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3 |
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When I have a problem I usually let it simmer on the
back burner for a while. |
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Description of the Seven Subscales
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