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, and 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)