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Resilient coping is the tendency to adapt under stress by using flexible problem solving, reframing, and restorative habits. The Brief Resilient Coping Scale, or BRCS, summarizes that pattern across four short statements so you can see where coping feels strong and where it can grow.

You read each statement and choose how well it describes you, then your selections are summed into a single score and two helpful subscores. Results highlight overall coping, the balance between acting on stressors and reframing reactions, and the domains that drive your pattern today.

A practical example is noticing high scores when you brainstorm options and replace losses quickly, with lower scores when self regulation feels harder. Scores may shift between days as demands change and that is useful context for planning what to practise next.

This tool provides informational estimates and does not substitute professional advice. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.

Technical Details:

The BRCS observes four Likert responses that reflect resilient coping. From these item values it computes one total score and two subscores that summarize complementary tendencies often described as approach and reframe. The computation is a simple sum of item scores, which makes changes easy to interpret across time.

Total results are grouped into three bands that indicate lower, moderate, or higher resilient coping. Crossing a band boundary suggests a meaningfully different pattern of day to day adaptation, while values near a boundary should be read with care because small changes can move a result between labels.

Subscores split the items into two paired domains. The Approach subscore emphasizes acting on stressors through creative problem solving and restoration. The Reframe subscore emphasizes regulation and growth mindset. Each subscore uses the same 1–5 item scale summed across two items, and is labeled Developing, Emerging, Solid, or Strong based on proportion of the 10‑point maximum.

T = s1 + s2 + 3 + s4 A = s1 + s4 R = s2 + s3
Symbol Meaning Unit/Datatype Source
s1Creative problem solving itemInteger 1–5Input
s2Regulation and control itemInteger 1–5Input
s3Growth mindset itemInteger 1–5Input
s4Restoration and replacement itemInteger 1–5Input
TTotal resilient coping scoreInteger 4–20Derived
AApproach subscore (items 1 and 4)Integer 2–10Derived
RReframe subscore (items 2 and 3)Integer 2–10Derived
Worked example. Suppose responses are 4, 3, 5, 4.
T=4 + 3 + 5 + 4 = 16 A=4 + 4 = 8 R=3 + 5 = 8
Total 16 falls in the Medium band, and the subscores are balanced. Focus practice on whichever domain feels least automatic this week.
Threshold Band Lower Bound Upper Bound Interpretation Action Cue
Low413Lower resilient copingLearn and practise new skills
Medium1416Moderate resilient copingStrengthen what works and refine habits
High1720Higher resilient copingMaintain routines and share strategies

Units, precision, and rounding follow the item scale. Item values are integers 1–5, totals are integers 4–20, and progress percentage is rounded to the nearest whole number.

Field Type Min Max Step/Pattern Error Handling
Response item Integer 1 5 Step 1 Only one choice per item
Encoded state r String 4 chars 4 chars Regex ^[1-5\-]{4}$ with - as unanswered Invalid strings are ignored on load
Input Accepted Families Output Encoding/Precision Rounding
Four Likert responses Integer 1–5 Total, subscores, band label, gauge Exact integers Not applicable to scores
Answer exports CSV and DOCX Per‑item responses Local generation Not applicable

Networking and storage behavior: processing and scoring occur in the browser, and results are displayed immediately. A charting layer is loaded to render the gauge. No data is transmitted or stored server side, and exports are produced locally.

Assumptions & limitations

  • Four items provide a brief snapshot, not a complete profile.
  • Self‑report can vary with mood, setting, and recent events.
  • All items are equally weighted in the total score.
  • Band edges are inclusive as coded: 13 and 16 map to the lower band shown.
  • Approach and Reframe subscores are for insight and practice planning.
  • Balance is a simple score spread and not a clinical construct.
  • Sharing the encoded state in a link may reveal responses to others.
  • Heads‑up Blocking third‑party scripts may prevent the gauge from rendering.

Edge cases & error sources

  • Incomplete items prevent the results view from appearing.
  • Invalid encoded strings are ignored and the assessment starts blank.
  • Clipboard permissions can block “copy” even when export is available.
  • Exact totals of 13 or 16 produce Low or Medium respectively by design.
  • Approach equals Reframe is reported as Balanced.
  • Very uneven item scores widen the “balance” spread indicator.
  • Blocking the chart library yields scores without a gauge visualization.
  • Resizing the window repaints the gauge; very old devices may stutter.
  • Browser autofill does not apply; selections must be made manually.
  • Non‑ASCII characters in the encoded state are invalid and ignored.

Privacy & compliance

No personal data is transmitted or stored server side. Use the results as educational input when reflecting on habits or discussing next steps with a qualified professional.

Step‑by‑Step Guide:

Resilient coping scores summarize four responses into a total and two subscores.

  1. Read each item carefully and answer based on typical behavior.
  2. Select one option per item 1 to 5.
  3. Advance through items until all four are answered.
  4. Review the total, band label, and the two subscores.
  5. Scan highlights to see top strengths and focus areas.
  6. Optionally export your answers as CSV or DOCX.

Example: If you choose 4, 3, 5, 4 the total is 16, the band is Medium, and the subscores are balanced at 8 and 8.

  • Repeat on different days to see how patterns shift across contexts.

You now have a concise picture to guide practice and reflection.

FAQ:

Is my data stored?

Scoring runs in the browser and responses are not sent to a server. Exports generate files locally on your device.

For privacy, avoid sharing links that include the encoded state.
How accurate is the result?

It is a brief four item measure. It is sensitive to recent experiences and best read as a current snapshot, not a diagnosis.

What units or formats are used?

Items use integers from 1 to 5. Totals range from 4 to 20. Subscores range from 2 to 10. No decimals are used.

Can I use it without a connection?

Yes after the page loads, scoring works without connectivity. The gauge may require the chart library to be available in the cache.

What does a borderline result mean?

Values near 13 or 16 sit at band edges. Small changes can shift labels, so read the subscores and highlights for nuance.

How do I export my answers?

After completing all items, use the export controls to copy CSV, download CSV, or create a DOCX summary.

Troubleshooting:

  • No results after answering: ensure all four items are selected.
  • Gauge missing: allow the chart library or reload once connectivity returns.
  • Copy fails: grant clipboard permission or use the CSV download instead.
  • DOCX does not open: try saving locally before opening with your editor.
  • Link shows the wrong answers: clear or update the encoded r value.
  • Screen reader skips progress: rely on the question list for position.

Glossary:

BRCS
Brief Resilient Coping Scale, a four item coping measure.
Approach
Acting on stressors through problem solving or restoration.
Reframe
Regulating responses and finding growth in difficulty.
Band
Label grouping totals into Low, Medium, or High ranges.
Encoded state
Compact four character string representing responses.
Balance
Simple spread between highest and lowest item scores.