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Development of the Multiple Sclerosis Resiliency Scale (MSRS).
Elizabeth S Gromisch1, Jessica Sloan2, Vance Zemon2
1Psychology Service.
Rehabilitation Psychology
|July 20, 2018
Summary
A new 25-item MS Resiliency Scale (MSRS) was developed to measure psychological, social, and physical factors in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). The MSRS may help identify PwMS needing additional support.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Resilience research is growing, but lacks measures specific to multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Existing measures do not fully capture the psychological, social, and physical dimensions of resilience in persons with MS (PwMS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the MS Resiliency Scale (MSRS), a multidimensional instrument.
- To assess psychological, social, and physical factors contributing to resilience in PwMS.
Main Methods:
- A 25-item scale was developed based on literature review and hypothesized subscales.
- Principal components analysis was used to evaluate the factor structure in a sample of 932 PwMS recruited via NARCOMS.
Main Results:
- The 25-item MSRS demonstrated good reliability across five subscales: Emotional/Cognitive Strategies, Physical Activity/Diet, MS Peer Support, Family/Friend Support, and Spirituality.
- The total MSRS score showed significant negative correlations with depression and anxiety, indicating higher resilience is linked to lower distress.
Conclusions:
- The MSRS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing resilience in PwMS.
- The scale can help identify individuals who may benefit from targeted interventions and support services.
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