Development and validation of the Closure and Resolution Scale (CRS)

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Psychological Measurement

Background:

• Psychological closure and resolution are crucial for well-being.
• Existing measures may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of these constructs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a novel self-report measure of psychological closure and resolution.
• To establish the psychometric properties of the Closure and Resolution Scale (CRS).

Main Methods:

• Three studies were conducted involving exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).
• The Closure and Resolution Scale (CRS) was developed with 34 items across six facets: finality, understanding, felt distance, emotional relief, mental release, and behavioral deactivation.
• Convergent and discriminant validity were examined in Study 3.

Main Results:

• EFA and CFA supported a simple structural solution for the CRS.
• The scale demonstrated preliminary evidence of good psychometric properties, including construct validity.
• The CRS assesses six distinct facets of event resolution.

Conclusions:

• The Closure and Resolution Scale (CRS) is a novel, psychometrically sound measure for assessing psychological closure and resolution.
• The CRS offers a valuable tool for researchers and clinicians studying these constructs.
• Further validation in diverse populations is warranted.