Table 4 Exploratory factor analysis of the COVID-19 psychological flexibility scale.

Able to adapt to change

0.417

Best effort no matter what

0.474

Can handle unpleasant feelings

0.675

Close and secure relationships

0.345

You can achieve your goals

0.706

Have to act on a hunch

0.587

Sometimes fate or God can help

0.335

When things look hopeless, I don’t give up

0.624

Strong sense of purpose

0.782

Can deal with whatever comes

0.593

Know where to turn for help

0.553

In control of your life

0.818

Past success gives confidence for new challenge

0.677

Under pressure, focus and think clearly

0.628

I like challenges

0.809

See the humorous side of things

0.549

Prefer to take the lead in problem solving

0.708

You work to attain your goals

0.765

Coping with stress strengthens

0.499

Not easily discouraged by failure

0.746

Pride in your achievements

0.720

Tend to bounce back after illness or hardship

0.543

Think of self as strong person

0.805

Things happen for a reason

0.445

Make unpopular or difficult decisions

0.711