Identity Behavior Theory Resilience Scale
PsycTESTS Citation:
Simons, J. D. (2021). Identity Behavior Theory Resilience Scale [Database record]. Retrieved from PsycTESTS. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/t84614-000
Instrument Type: Inventory/Questionnaire
Test Format:
Items are rated on a 6-point scale ranging from 1 = "Not at All True" to 6 = "Totally True." All items are positively worded and are not reversed scored. The IBT-R has a range of 43 to 258 with a midpoint cutoff of 150.5. Scores above 150.5 are indicative of higher levels of resilience. Scores below 150.5 are indicative of lower levels of resilience.
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Supplied by author. Reproduced with permission from Jack Simons, Ph.D.
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Identity Behavior Theory Resilience Scale (IBT-R)
To develop a resilience scale, it is recommended to use the following items and write the target behavior into the blanks. An IBT resilience scale comprises a personal strength subscale and a support subscale. Examples of personal strength include agency, emotional regulation, self-compassion, and self-esteem. Examples of support include connecting with others (family, friends, partners, etc.), having access to resources, and wanting support.
Using the following scale, rate each item by selecting the appropriate number.
_____ 1 Not at All True
_____ 2 Mostly Not at All True
_____ 3 Somewhat Not at All True
_____ 4 Somewhat True
_____ 5 Mostly True
_____ 6 Totally True
Personal Strength Subscale (24 items)
Agency Items
1. I am interested in ___________________.
2. I will ___________________.
3. I strive to ___________________.
4. I enjoy being the first to ___________________.
5. I dive in to ___________________.
6. When I , I manage to let others know about it.
7. It is important to me to ___________________.
8. My goal to ___________________ is possible to accomplish.
9. I am consistently preparing myself to ___________________.
10. ___________________ makes my life meaningful.
Emotional Regulation Items
1. I am not afraid that I will get so upset that I will shake all over when ___________________.
2. If trying to ___________________ becomes difficult, I will keep my emotions in balance.
3. Regarding trying to , 3a. I feel calm, relaxed, and easy going. 3b. I can focus.
Self-Compassion Items
1. When trying to , I am patient and understanding towards myself.
2. If I am unsuccessful at , I will see my failure as part of being human.
3. I am patient and understanding towards myself when trying to
Self-Efficacy Items
1. I feel confident enough to ___________________.
2. I feel competent to ___________________.
3. I feel qualified to ___________________.
4. I am at my best when ___________________.
5. Right now, I see myself as likely to be able to ___________________.
6. I will likely succeed at ___________________.
7. If I can , I will feel useful.
Support Subscale (19 items)
When “others” are referred to, these individuals include, but are not limited to, parents, partner(s), family members, and friends.
1. I feel valued and important enough by others who ___________________.
2. Other people in my life appreciate my desire to ___________________.
3. The effort I put forth to ___________________ would be honestly rated highly by others.
4. I have had or seen role models who also try to ___________________.
5. If I succeed at ___________________, I will feel connected to others who celebrate my success with me.
6. I am treated fairly by those who also try to ___________________.
7. Others in my life will support me in my desire to ___________________.
8. I can ask for advice for how to ___________________.
9. Regarding my goal to , I have others in my life who also ___________________ who:
9a. love and accept me.
9b. stand by, comfort and care for me.
9c. support and encourage me not to give up.
9d. are there when I need them.
9e. take care of things I cannot manage on my own.
9f. help me to find something positive in my situation.
10. If I fail at trying to :
10a. there are always others in my life who will stand by me.
10b. there will be people there to cheer me up.
10c. I’ll find someone to cheer me up.
10d. I will tell others with whom I am close about my goal to ___________________. 10e. I always have someone who can help me try to ___________________.
Simons, J. D. (2021). School counselor advocacy for gender minority students. PLOS One, 16(3): e0248022 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248022. eCollection 2021. PubMed PMID: 33730023; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7968657
Simons, J. D. (2021). From identity to enaction: Identity Behavior Theory. Frontiers in Psychology: Personality and Social Psychology https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.679490 PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8423104
Score Guide for Identity Behavior Theory Resilience Scale (IBT-R)
The IBT-R assesses individuals’ levels of resilience concerning a target behavior. The IBT-R has 43 Likert-type scale items. The IBT-R has a range of 43 to 258 with a midpoint cutoff of 150.5. Scores above 150.5 are indicative of higher levels of resilience. Scores below 150.5 are indicative of lower levels of resilience. The IBT-R has a Personal Strength subscale (IBT-PS) and a Support subscale (IBT-S).
The IBT-PS has 24 Likert-type scale items and assesses individuals’ levels of personal strength concerning a target behavior. Personal strength comprises agency, emotional regulation, selfcompassion, and self-efficacy. The IBT-PS scores range from 24 to 144 with a midpoint cutoff score of 84 IBT-PS scores above 84 indicate that individuals have higher levels of personal strength IBT-PS scores below 84 indicate that individuals have lower levels of personal strength
The IBT-S has 19 Likert-type scale items and assesses individuals’ levels of social support concerning a target behavior. The IBT-S scores range from 19 to 114 with a midpoint cutoff score of 66.5 IBT-S scores above 66.5 indicate that individuals have higher levels of social support IBT scores below 66.5 indicate that individuals have lower levels of social support