Items measuring perceived independence.
| Items | Response Options | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neither Agree nor Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | |
| a. I am dependent on others | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| b. I feel independent | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| c. I don’t let others tell me what to do | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| d. I am free to make decisions for myself | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| e. I can pursue goals in my own way | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| f. I behave in ways that are based on my own preferences and values | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| g. I am limited in my choices because of the attitudes of others | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
Note: A mean score was created across the 7 items.