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The Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) Calculator measures the ability to bounce back from stress using 6 items rated 1-5, producing a mean score that indicates capacity for psychological recovery after adversity.

Formel

BRS Score = Sum of 6 items (items 2, 4, 6 reverse-scored) / 6; Range: 1.00-5.00

BRS: Mean BRS Score (mean (1.00-5.00)) — Average of all 6 items after reverse scoring; higher indicates greater resilience
Qi: Item Score (points (1-5)) — Rating per item: 1=Strongly disagree to 5=Strongly agree
RL: Resilience Level (category) — Low (1.00-2.99), Normal (3.00-4.30), or High (4.31-5.00)

Trin-for-trin guide

1Rate 6 statements on a 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree) scale
2Reverse-score items 2, 4, and 6 (negatively worded items: 1 becomes 5, 2 becomes 4, etc.)
3Sum all 6 item scores and divide by 6 for the mean BRS score
4Interpret: 1.00-2.99 low resilience, 3.00-4.30 normal resilience, 4.31-5.00 high resilience

Løste eksempler

Input

Scores: 4, 2(rev=4), 3, 3(rev=3), 4, 2(rev=4) = sum 22

Resultat

BRS score: 22/6 = 3.67 — normal resilience. Adequate bounce-back capacity with room for resilience-building exercises.

Input

Scores: 2, 4(rev=2), 2, 4(rev=2), 2, 4(rev=2) = sum 12

Resultat

BRS score: 12/6 = 2.00 — low resilience. May benefit significantly from resilience-focused therapy or coaching.

Almindelige fejl at undgå

✕Forgetting to reverse-score the even-numbered items (2, 4, 6) which are negatively worded
✕Interpreting resilience as a fixed trait — BRS scores can improve meaningfully with targeted interventions
✕Confusing resilience with lack of distress — resilient people still experience stress but recover more effectively

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Can resilience be improved?

Yes. Research shows resilience is not a fixed trait. Evidence-based strategies include building social connections, practicing mindfulness, maintaining physical health, developing problem-solving skills, and working with a therapist on cognitive restructuring.

What is a good BRS score?

The population average BRS score is approximately 3.5-3.7. Scores above 4.3 indicate high resilience. Scores below 3.0 suggest low resilience that may benefit from targeted intervention.

How is resilience different from toughness?

Resilience is the ability to recover from difficulty, not the absence of difficulty. Highly resilient people still experience stress, sadness, and hardship — they simply have effective strategies for bouncing back and adapting.

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