Inventory of Positive Psychological Attitudes – IPPA-32R

Most of the day, my energy level is: [1 = Very low, 7 = Very high]

As a whole, my life seems: [1 = Dull, 7 = Vibrant]

My daily activities are: [1 = Not a source of satisfaction, 7 = A source of satisfaction]

I have come to expect that every day will be: [1 = Exactly the same, 7 = New and different]

When I think deeply about life: [1 = I feel there is no purpose to it, 7 = I feel there is a purpose to it]

I feel that my life so far has: [1 = Not been productive, 7 = Been productive]

I feel that the work I am doing (including childcare, housework, studies, volunteering): [1 = Is of no value, 7 = Is of great value]

I wish I were different from who I am: [1 = Agree strongly, 7 = Disagree strongly]

At this time, I have: [1 = Not clearly defined goals for my life, 7 = Clearly defined goals for my life]

When sad things happen to me or other people: [1 = I cannot feel positive about life, 7 = I continue to feel positive about life]

When I think about what I have done with my life, I feel: [1 = Worthless, 7 = Worthwhile]

My present life: [1 = Does not satisfy me, 7 = Satisfies me]

I feel joy in my heart: [1 = Never, 7 = All the time]

I feel trapped by my circumstances: [1 = Agree strongly, 7 = Disagree strongly]

When I think about my past: [1 = I feel many regrets, 7 = I feel no regrets]

Deep inside: [1 = I do not feel loved, 7 = I feel loved]

When I think about my problems: [1 = I do not feel hopeful about solving them, 7 = I feel very hopeful about solving them]

When I am under a great deal of pressure: [1 = I get tense, 7 = I remain calm]

I react to problems and difficulties: [1 = With great frustration, 7 = Without frustration]

In a difficult situation, I am confident that I will receive the help I need: [1 = Strongly disagree, 7 = Strongly agree]

In stressful circumstances, I experience anxiety: [1 = All the time, 7 = Never]

When I have made a mistake during a stressful situation: [1 = I feel extreme dislike for myself, 7 = I continue to like myself]

When a situation becomes difficult, I worry that something bad is going to happen to me or those I love: [1 = All the time, 7 = Never]

In a stressful situation: [1 = I cannot concentrate, 7 = I can concentrate easily]

During stressful circumstances, I am fearful: [1 = All the time, 7 = Never]

When I need to stand up for myself: [1 = I cannot do it, 7 = I can do it easily]

I feel less than adequate in difficult situations: [1 = Agree strongly, 7 = Disagree strongly]

In times of stress, I feel isolated and alone: [1 = Agree strongly, 7 = Disagree strongly]

In really difficult situations: [1 = I feel unable to respond in positive ways, 7 = I am peaceful, free of thoughts & worries]

When I need to relax during stressful times: [1 = I experience no peace—only thoughts and worries, 7 = I am peaceful, free of thoughts and worries]

In a frightening situation: [1 = I panic, 7 = I remain calm]

During stressful times, I worry about the future: [1 = All the time, 7 = Never]