A review of the Resilience Scale

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RN Gail Wagnild
Journal of nursing measurement, 2009search.proquest.com
The purpose of this article is to review 12 completed studies that have used the Resilience
Scale (Wagnild & Young, 1993). Completed studies were identified through PubMed and
CINAHL. Studies that identified Resilience Scale scores, sample descriptions, and tested
relationships between the Resilience Scale and study variables were selected for inclusion.
Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from. 72 to. 94 supporting the internal consistency
reliability of the Resilience Scale. Hypothesized relationships between the Resilience Scale�…
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to review 12 completed studies that have used the Resilience Scale (Wagnild & Young, 1993). Completed studies were identified through PubMed and CINAHL. Studies that identified Resilience Scale scores, sample descriptions, and tested relationships between the Resilience Scale and study variables were selected for inclusion. Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from. 72 to. 94 supporting the internal consistency reliability of the Resilience Scale. Hypothesized relationships between the Resilience Scale and study variables (eg, forgiveness, stress, anxiety, health promoting activities) were supported strengthening the evidence for construct validity of the Resilience Scale. In the studies reported here, the Resilience Scale has been used with a variety of individuals of different ages, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. The Resilience Scale has performed as a reliable and valid tool to measure resilience and has been used with a wide range of study populations.
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