Validated reflection scale

Brief Resilience Scale

A six-item measure of the perceived ability to bounce back after stress.

2 min·6 questions·Private on this device

What this tool explores

A six-item measure of the perceived ability to bounce back after stress.

Dimensions and result structure

One overall response pattern

Results show a score and clearly labeled range when the source defines one.

Timeframe

How you generally feel

Source and appropriate use

PhenX Toolkit / original BRS authors

Brief Resilience Scale (Smith et al., 2008).

PhenX marks the protocol free to use with no permission required. Retain citation and do not imply clinical diagnosis.

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This tool cannot diagnose a condition or replace professional assessment.

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