Description

The Child & Youth Resilience Measure (CYRM-28) is a tool designed to assess resilience in children and adolescents. Resilience is the ability to adapt positively in the face of adversity or significant stress. The CYRM-28 evaluates various protective factors and resources that contribute to a child’s or youth’s ability to cope with challenges. It is used by mental health professionals, educators, and researchers to understand how young individuals manage stress and adversity, and to identify areas where additional support may be needed.

Data Analysis and Usage

The analysis of data from the CYRM-28 involves:
Result Processing: Collecting responses from the scale and calculating scores for each resilience dimension.
Data Interpretation: Analyzing scores to identify levels of resilience and the effectiveness of protective factors. This helps in understanding how well a child or youth is coping with stress and adversity.
Application: Results can guide interventions and support strategies by identifying strengths and areas needing improvement. Professionals can use the data to tailor programs and support to enhance resilience in children and adolescents.

Objectives

The main objectives of the CYRM-28 are:
Assessment of Resilience: To evaluate the resilience of children and youth by measuring various protective factors and resources.
Understanding Coping Mechanisms: To understand how individual, relational, and environmental factors contribute to the ability to cope with adversity.
Intervention Planning: To develop targeted interventions and support strategies to enhance resilience and address areas of vulnerability.

Calibration

The calibration of the CYRM-28 includes:
Scoring: Responses are scored based on the extent to which each protective factor is present. Scores are often computed for different dimensions of resilience.
Statistical Analysis: Data is analyzed to ensure the reliability and validity of the scale. Normative data is used for comparing individual scores.
Normative Data: Scores are compared with normative data to interpret resilience levels relative to peers of similar age and background.

Bibliography

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