Psychometric properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in a non-clinical population in Sweden

Table 4 Factor loadings on subsamples 1 (n = 866) and 2 (n = 866) CD-RISC items using a one-factor solution

Item	Factor loadings
Item	Subsample 1	Subsample 2
1. Able to adapt to change	0.65	0.53
2. Close and secure relationships	0.35	0.35
3. Sometimes fate and God can help	0.08	0.09
4. Can deal with whatever comes	0.72	0.68
5. Past success gives confidence for new challenges	0.80	0.80
6. See the humorous side of things	0.61	0.58
7. Coping with stress strengthens	0.64	0.64
8. Tend to bounce back after illness or hardship	0.71	0.70
9. Things happen for a reason	0.25	0.23
10. Best effort no matter what	0.57	0.57
11. You can achieve your goals	0.81	0.78
12. When things look hopeless, I don’t give up	0.76	0.70
13. Know where to turn for help	0.58	0.61
14. Under pressure, focus and think clearly	0.71	0.70
15. Prefer to take the lead in problem solving	0.66	0.64
16. Not easily discouraged by failure	0.57	0.57
17. Think of self as strong person	0.82	0.79
18. Make unpopular or difficult decisions	0.62	0.60
19. Can handle unpleasant feelings	0.72	0.70
20. Have to act on a hunch	0.38	0.32
21. Strong sense of purpose	0.75	0.78
22. In control of your life	0.71	0.72
23. I like challenges	0.74	0.76
24. You work to attain your goals	0.73	0.77
25. Pride in your achievements	0.67	0.67

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