Analysis

The Individual Protective Factors Index is designed to assess the personal protective factors that may contribute to reducing risks and promoting an individual’s mental and physical well-being. Protective factors are characteristics, abilities, or conditions that strengthen a person’s resilience in the face of difficulties and challenges.

Purpose

The main purpose of the index is to identify and measure the personal protective factors that contribute to an individual’s resilience and to understand how these factors support their ability to cope with difficulties and manage stress.

Calibration

The index includes questions or statements that participants rate on a Likert scale (e.g., from 1 – “Strongly disagree” to 5 or 7 – “Strongly agree”). The items may focus on areas such as self-esteem and self-confidence, social support, adaptability, and resilience.

References

Rutter, M. (1987). Psychosocial Resilience and Protective Mechanisms. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 57(3), 316-331.
Masten, A. S. (2001). Ordinary Magic: Resilience Processes in Development. American Psychologist, 56(3), 227-238.
Werner, E. E., & Smith, R. S. (2001). Vulnerable but Invincible: A Longitudinal Study of Resilient Children and Youth. American Psychological Association.
Luthar, S. S., Cicchetti, D., & Becker, B. (2000). The Construct of Resilience: A Critical Evaluation and Guidelines for Future Work. Child Development, 71(3), 543-562.
Snyder, C. R., & Sullivan, J. M. (2008). The Psychology of Hope: A Scientific Approach to Self-Efficacy and Resilience. Oxford University Press.