Psychometric properties of the connor-davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC) in chilean school adolescents

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the CD-RISC scale in the Chilean adolescent population. The sample was 520 students within an age range of 13 to 19 years, belonging to schools in the regions of La Araucanía and Los Ríos, Chile. The confirmatory factor analysis results determined a one-dimensional structure using a Bifactor model, composed of a general factor of resilience and two sub-dimensions, with suitable adjustment indicators (CFI=.956; RMSEA=.05). Reliability through internal consistency showed statistically expected ranges, with a hierarchical Omega coefficient of.81. The level of invariance of the scale for the sex and age variables was scalar, not finding significant differences in resilience's general factor. We did find evidence of convergent and discriminant validity. Therefore, CD-RISC showed consistent psychometric indicators for the Chilean adolescents evaluated. Finally, we discuss the limitations of this study.