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Psychometric properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in a non-clinical population in Sweden

Velickovic, Katarina LU ; Rahm Hallberg, Ingalill LU ; Axelsson, Ulrika LU orcid ; Borrebaeck, Carl A.K. LU ; Rydén, Lisa LU orcid ; Johnsson, Per LU and Månsson, Johanna LU (2020) In Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 18(1).
Abstract

Background: The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) is the most widely used scale which assesses psychological resilience. Although it is recommended to be applied as a unidimensional scale, its factor structure, reliability, as well as discriminant and predictive validity need to be assessed when used in a new context. Moreover, the original five-factor structure has not been replicated in previous investigations. This study aimed to explore psychometric properties of the scale in a Swedish context. Methods: Construct validity of the five-factor model of CD-RISC was assessed using Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses. Its discriminant validity was assessed in relation to a measure of emotion regulation (Brief Version of... (More)

Background: The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) is the most widely used scale which assesses psychological resilience. Although it is recommended to be applied as a unidimensional scale, its factor structure, reliability, as well as discriminant and predictive validity need to be assessed when used in a new context. Moreover, the original five-factor structure has not been replicated in previous investigations. This study aimed to explore psychometric properties of the scale in a Swedish context. Methods: Construct validity of the five-factor model of CD-RISC was assessed using Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses. Its discriminant validity was assessed in relation to a measure of emotion regulation (Brief Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale) using a Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Predictive validity of CD-RISC was assessed in relation to measures of physical and mental health-related quality of life (The 12-Item Short Form Survey) using hierarchical multiple regression analyses. A population based sample cohort was employed (N = 2599). Results: Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses suggested a 22-item unidimensional model of CD-RISC. Psychological resilience was found to be independent from the measure of emotion regulation. It was shown to predict both physical and mental health-related quality of life, being especially strongly associated with mental health aspects. Conclusions: The study showed that the Swedish version of CD-RISC is an instrument with high discriminant and predictive validity, although the original factor structure does not apply in this context. CD-RISC can thus be used to identify individuals with a higher need of psychosocial support, especially relating to mental health needs.

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CD-RISC, Construct validity, DERS-16, Discriminant validity, Emotion regulation, Health-related quality of life, Predictive validity, Psychological resilience, SF-12
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Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
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18
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132
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BioMed Central (BMC)
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  • scopus:85084626378
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1477-7525
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10.1186/s12955-020-01383-3
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English
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  author       = {{Velickovic, Katarina and Rahm Hallberg, Ingalill and Axelsson, Ulrika and Borrebaeck, Carl A.K. and Rydén, Lisa and Johnsson, Per and Månsson, Johanna}},
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  publisher    = {{BioMed Central (BMC)}},
  series       = {{Health and Quality of Life Outcomes}},
  title        = {{Psychometric properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in a non-clinical population in Sweden}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12955-020-01383-3}},
  doi          = {{10.1186/s12955-020-01383-3}},
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