Study Qi et al. (2022): study US Honolulu, Hawai 2018

Public

55+ aged Chinese migrants, Honolulu, USA, 2018

Survey name

Unnamed study

Sample

Respondents

N = 398

Non Response

7.44%

Assessment

Interview: face-to-face

Correlate

Authors's Label

Resilience

Our Classification

Error Estimates

Cronbach's α value is 0.972.

Remarks

Connor‐Davidson Resilience Scale (CD‐RISC) was used. Respondents were evaluated based on how frequently they felt the statement to be true over the past month on a scale from 1 to 5. The mean index of resilience ranged from 1 to 5, and a higher score indicated a higher level of resilience.

Distribution

M: 3.77, SD: 0.73

Operationalization

Self report on 25 questions:
a. I am able to adapt when changes occur.
b. I have one close and secure relationship.
c. Sometimes fate or God helps me.
d. I can deal with whatever comes my way.
e. Past successes give me confidence.
f. I  try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.
g. Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.
h. I tend to bounce back after illness, injury or other hardships.
i. I believe most things happen for a reason.
j. I make my best effort, no matter what.
k. I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles.
l. Even when hopeless, I do not give up.
m. In times of stress, I know where to find help.
n. Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
o. I prefer to take the lead in problem solving.
p. I am not easily discouraged by failure.
q. I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life’s challenges and difficulties.
r. I make unpopular or difficult decisions.
s. I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
t. I have to act on a hunch.
u. I have a strong sense of purpose in life.
v. I feel like I am in control.
w. I like challenges.
x. I work to attain goals.
Y. I take pride in my achievements.

Ranged from:
1 = not true at all
2 = rarely true
3 = sometimes true
4 = often
5 = true

Observed Relation with Happiness