Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI)

The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) is a self-report measure designed to assess an individual's ability to adaptively modify their thinking and consider alternative perspectives when faced with challenging or stressful situations. The inventory evaluates cognitive flexibility through dimensions related to the ability to perceive difficult situations as controllable and to generate multiple alternative explanations and solutions. Higher levels of cognitive flexibility generally reflect greater adaptability in thinking, problem-solving, and perspective-taking. The CFI is widely used in psychological research to examine cognitive processes associated with emotional adjustment and coping. In the present research context, the inventory was used to assess cognitive flexibility among young adults and to examine its relationship with adverse childhood experiences, emotion regulation, and self-compassion. The questionnaire is provided as a research instrument associated with the corresponding research dataset.