COVID-19 RELATED STRESS

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need to understand the protective factors that can buffer individuals against psychological distress. The aim of this study is to investigate such resilience resources. 
INSTRUCTIONS

The following statements are designed to measure various behaviours, thought processes, and mental characteristics. Read each statement carefully and choose which one of the five possible responses best reflects you by circling the corresponding number. If you are not sure, or if a statement does not seem to apply to you, choose the answer that seems the best. Please answer honestly and make responses based on how you actually are rather than how you would like to be. Please don't skip any question. Skipping any question will lead to cancellation of your participation.

This is an anonymous data collection methodology and all your responses will remain confidential. All the data will be analysed at an aggregate level and not on an individual level. Your data is safe with us and will not be shared with any third party. The data will be used for research purposes only. By continuing you give your consent for the collection of data.

The estimated time for completion is 5 minutes. 

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* 1. What's Your Gender?

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* 2. What's your age?

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* 3. What's your area of residence

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* 4. How stressful was the COVID-19 pandemic for you?

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* 5. How much do you think your daily life is constrained or affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?

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* 6. How anxious are you about getting infected with the COVID-19 virus?

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* 7. I have often questioned or pondered the nature of reality.

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* 8. I recognize aspects of myself that are deeper than my physical body (My soul & my consciousness) 

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* 9. I have spent time contemplating the purpose or reason for my existence.

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* 10. I am able to enter higher states of consciousness or awareness. 

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* 11. I am able to deeply contemplate what happens after death.

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* 12. It is difficult for me to sense anything other than the physical and material.

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* 13. My ability to find meaning and purpose in life helps me adapt to stressful situations.

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* 14. I can control when I enter higher states of consciousness or awareness. (Feeling enlightened) 

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* 15. I have developed my own theories about such things as life, death, reality, and existence.

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* 16. I am aware of a deeper connection between myself and other people (Cosmic connection)

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* 17. I am able to define a purpose or reason for my life.

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* 18. I am able to move freely between levels of consciousness or awareness.

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* 19. I frequently contemplate the meaning of events in my life.

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* 20. I define myself by my deeper, non-physical self.

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* 21. When I experience a failure, I am still able to find meaning in it.

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* 22. I often see issues and choices more clearly while in higher states of consciousness/awareness.

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* 23. I have often contemplated the relationship between human beings and the rest of the universe.

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* 24. I am highly aware of the nonmaterial aspects of life.

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* 25. I am able to make decisions according to my purpose in life.

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* 26. I recognize qualities in people which are more meaningful than their body, personality, or emotions.

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* 27. I have deeply contemplated whether or not there is some greater power or force (god, goddess, divine being, higher energy, etc).

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* 28. Recognizing the nonmaterial aspects of life helps me feel centred.

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* 29. I am able to find meaning and purpose in my everyday experiences.

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* 30. I have developed my own techniques for entering higher states of consciousness or awareness. (for example, meditating, contemplating) 

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* 31. If I wanted to go on a trip for a day, I would have a hard time finding someone to go with me.

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* 32. I feel that there is no one I can share my most private worries and fears with.

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* 33. If I were sick, I could easily find someone to help me with my daily chores.

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* 34. There is someone I can turn to for advice about handling problems with my family.

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* 35. If I decide one afternoon that I would like to go to a movie that evening, I could easily find someone to go with me.

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* 36. When I need suggestions on how to deal with a personal problem, I know someone I can turn to (talk to)

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* 37. I don't often get invited to do things with others. (getting invited for parties and gatherings)

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* 38. If I had to go out of town for a few weeks, it would be difficult to find someone who would look after my things (house or apartment et cetera)

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* 39. If I wanted to have lunch with someone, I could easily find someone to join me.

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* 40. If I was stranded 10 miles from home, there is someone I could call who could come and get me.

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* 41. If a family crisis arose, it would be difficult to find someone who could give me good advice about how to handle it.

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* 42. If I needed some help in moving to a new house or apartment or in some other heavy work, I would have a hard time finding someone to help me.

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