Development and validation of School Resilience Questionnaire (SRQ) in Iranian adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

School resilience, encompassing factors like teacher involvement and school supportiveness, is crucial for positive educational outcomes in adolescents. However, few validated scales measure school resilience. This study aimed to develop and validate the School Resilience Questionnaire (SRQ) for Iranian adolescents.

Methods

The study used a cross-sectional design. The SRQ was developed through expert reviews, interviews with students, and evaluation of existing resilience measures. After expert feedback, the final 55-item questionnaire was used. Participants were high school adolescents from Tehran, Iran (2021-2022). A multi-stage cluster random sampling approach was used. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) involved 200 students, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (C

SUBMITTER: Afzali L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10795288 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature