Assessment of psychological resilience in a large cohort of the general population: Validation and norm values of the RS-5.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological resilience is known as a protective factor against mental health disorders for which valid measures are indispensable. The present work aims to evaluate the Resilience Scale-5 (RS-5) psychometrically, and provide norm values.

Methods

Data from the Gutenberg Health Study (GHS), encompassing 7,496 participants aged 25 to 86, spanning the years 2017 to 2022, was used. Selectivity, item difficulty, internal consistency, construct and factor validity, as well as factorial invariance were tested. Additionally, correlations and associations with depression, anxiety, and sociodemographic factors were determined. Furthermore, norm values were provided.

Results

The RS-5 displayed robust psychometric properties. Participants reported an average resilienc

SUBMITTER: Reinwarth AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11469496 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature