Psychometric Testing of the Children's Resourcefulness Scale

Authors

Jaclene A. Zauszniewski, Case Western Reserve University
Abir K. Bekhet, Marquette UniversityFollow
Elizabeth Bonham, University of Southern Indiana

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

8 p.

Publication Date

1-1-2011

Publisher

Wiley

Source Publication

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing

Source ISSN

1073-6077

Original Item ID

doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00239.x

Abstract

PROBLEM: Resourcefulness is known to reduce depression in adults, but its effects on children are less well known, possibly for lack of a psychometrically sound measure.

METHODS: This study examined the reliability and validity of the 32-item Children's Self-Control Scale (C-SCS), which measures resourcefulness, in 122 school-aged children.

FINDINGS: Standard scale refinement methods produced a 10-item scale with α = .72 and correlations with the C-SCS (r = .86), positive thoughts (r = .38), and depressive symptoms (r = –.32). Factor analysis revealed two factors: problem-solving and delay of gratification.

CONCLUSIONS: The 10-item scale may be useful for identifying children who are not resourceful and are at risk for depression.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, Vol. 23, No. 3 (August 2010). DOI. © 2010 Wiley. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Zauszniewski, Jaclene A.; Bekhet, Abir K.; and Bonham, Elizabeth, "Psychometric Testing of the Children's Resourcefulness Scale" (2011). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 80.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/80