Resilience in the United States Air Force: Psychometric Properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC)

被引:53
作者
Bezdjian, Serena [1 ]
Schneider, Kristin G. [1 ]
Burchett, Danielle [1 ,2 ]
Baker, Monty T. [3 ]
Garb, Howard N. [3 ]
机构
[1] Dept Def Ctr Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA USA
[2] Calif State Univ, Dept Psychol, Monterey, CA USA
[3] Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland AFB, TX USA
关键词
Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale; CD-RISC; resilience; predictive validity; United States Air Force; POSTTRAUMATIC-STRESS-DISORDER; SOCIAL SUPPORT; HARDINESS; SYMPTOMS; VETERANS; EMOTIONS; STUDENTS; LEADERS; EVENTS; WOMEN;
D O I
10.1037/pas0000370
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Results are presented for the largest study (N = 53,692) ever conducted on the 25-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), a popular measure of resilience. We examined the internal consistency of the CD-RISC items and associated mean resilience levels within a sample of enlisted basic trainees in the United States Air Force. In addition, the predictive validity of the CD-RISC Total Score was examined for real-life military outcomes, including attrition from service and mental health diagnosis. The CD-RISC items demonstrated strong internal consistency. Item-level examinations of scores revealed that most trainees reported relatively high resilience. Results indicated that resilience measured at the beginning of military service is a significant predictor of (a) attrition from service and (b) obtaining a mental health diagnosis within 6 months of entry. Implications and future directions are discussed.
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页码:479 / 485
页数:7
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