Scale Analysis

The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISK-25) was developed by Connor and Davidson in 2003 to measure psychological resilience in the general population and to assess the variability of psychological resilience in clinical samples.

Purpose of the Scale

The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale [CD-RISK-25] was created to quantitatively measure resilience in the general population and to assess the variability of resilience in clinical samples.

Question Rating

The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale [CD-RISK-25] consists of 25 reference statements, which are answered using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (= not true at all) to 4 (= almost always true). Participants are asked to respond to the questions based on how they have felt over the past month. The statements are structured based on previous research studies and related concepts of resilience, and correspond to five factors: personal competence, high standards and perseverance, trust in personal intuition, tolerance of negative emotions and the empowering effect of stress, positive acceptance of change, and secure relationships, as well as control with spiritual influences.

Statistical Analysis

The Resilience Scale [CD-RISK-25] produces a total score, which ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater resilience.

Validity and Reliability

The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale [CD-RISK-25] shows satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity and reflects varying levels of resilience in populations that, among other factors, are considered to differ in terms of their resilience level. Testing the scale in both general and clinical populations showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.89), and good test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.87).

References

Connor, K. M., & Davidson, J. R. (2003). Development of a new resilience scale: The Connor‐Davidson resilience scale (CD‐RISC). Depression and Anxiety, 18(2), 76-82.

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Tags: Counseling Psychology