Resilience Scale [RS-25]

Description

The Resilience Scale [RS-25] is a psychometric instrument designed to assess an individual’s ability to cope with and recover from difficulties and challenges in life. The scale addresses aspects such as sense of purpose, self-esteem, adaptability, emotional regulation, and social support.

Purpose

The main purpose of the RS-25 is to assess psychological resilience and to support the understanding of factors that contribute to successful adaptation in stressful or challenging circumstances.

Scoring

The RS-25 consists of 25 items, each rated on a 7-point Likert scale, from 1 = “Strongly Disagree” to 7 = “Strongly Agree.”

Applications

The scale can be used in research, clinical, and counseling settings to examine resilience, psychological adjustment, coping, and adaptation to adversity.

References

Wagnild, G. M., & Young, H. M. (1993). Development and psychometric evaluation of the Resilience Scale. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 1(2), 165–178.

Wagnild, G. M. (2009). A review of the Resilience Scale. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 17, 105–113.

Wagnild, G. M. (2010). Special Report on the 25-Item Resilience Scale. The Resilience Center.