Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale: validation study in a Portuguese sample.
Joana Faria Anjos1,2, Maria João Heitor Dos Santos3,4, Maria Teresa Ribeiro1
1CICPSI, Faculdade de Psicologia, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.
BMJ Open
|June 30, 2019
Summary
This study validated the Portuguese Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), finding a three-factor structure for resilience measurement. This provides a reliable tool for research and intervention in Portuguese-speaking communities.
Area of Science:
- Psychological Measurement
- Health Psychology
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
Background:
- Resilience is a key factor in coping with adversity.
- The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) is a widely used measure of resilience.
- A validated Portuguese version of the CD-RISC is needed for research and clinical applications in Portuguese-speaking populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the structural validity and convergent validity of the first Portuguese version of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC).
Main Methods:
- Two independent datasets from Portugal (N=476 and N=405) were used.
- Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were employed.
- The Portuguese CD-RISC was administered alongside measures of stress, life satisfaction, and health.
Main Results:
- EFA revealed a three-factor structure (self-efficacy, spirituality, social support) consistent across both samples.
- CFA supported the three-factor model, demonstrating a better fit than the original five-factor model.
- Convergent validity was supported by consistent correlations with validated measures of stress, life satisfaction, and health.
Conclusions:
- The Portuguese version of the CD-RISC demonstrates good structural and convergent validity.
- This validated scale is now available for research and intervention in Portuguese-speaking countries.
- Future research should explore the three-factor structure and further test convergent validity with diverse samples.
Keywords:
confirmatory factor analysisconvergent validityexploratory factor analysismental healthresilienceMore Related Videos
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