The validity of a new resilience scale: the Japan Resilience Scale (J-RS) for mothers with a focus on cultural aspects.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Resilience has been recognized as a potential outcome for preserving mental health and preventing postpartum depression. Social connection and emotional regulation have been identified as possible factors in resilience from social and cultural perspectives. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a scale that is adapted to the Japanese cultural milieu.

Objective

To establish the validity and reliability of the new resilience scale, questionnaires were administered to mothers raising children aged 0-5 years.

Methods

The Japan Resilience Scale (J-RS) is a newly created, 25-item, self-report scale designed to assess resilience. The J-RS includes six subscales (Joy, Anger, Apprehension, Grief, Fear, and Social connection) that are rated on a 5-point Likert scale

SUBMITTER: Takeuchi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12036222 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature