How to measure forbearance? 

Forbearance is a positive character trait that refers to the ability to endure difficult circumstances, such as tolerance of provocation without responding in annoyance or anger. For our well-being, it's important for us to understand our forbearance level.

Forbearance Scale with 16 items (FS-16) was first developed to measure an individual's level of forbearance, with a four-factor structure:

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1) Overlook Others’ Misdeeds;

2) Tolerance & Acceptance;

3) Emotional Calmness, and

4) Self-Restraint.

Short form of FS (FS-9) with nine items was later developed for user's convenience, with a three-factor solution:

1) Overlook Others’ Misdeeds;

2) Tolerance & Acceptance; and

3) Emotional Calmness.