Psychometric properties of Persian version of child and youth resilience measure-revised in adolescents

PurposeThis study explores the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Child and Youth Resilience Measure-Revised (CYRM-R) in adolescent population. MethodA sample of 323 Iranian adolescents (12-18 years old) completed the CYRM-R, Resilient Scale (RS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), and Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF). Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to investigate the goodness of fit. Face, content, concurrent validity, and internal consistency were evaluated. ResultsThe results showed acceptable face and content validity. Goodness-of-fit was adequate and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha exceeded .883) was strong. The CYRM-R score correlated positively to the RS and MHC-SF total score and negatively to the total score of BDI-II, supporting the scale's concurrent validity. In addition, Factor analysis confirmed the two-factor structure of this measure. ConclusionThe Persian version of the CYRM-R presents adequate psychometric properties. It is a reliable and valid instrument that can be used to assess resilience in adolescents.