Resilience and Brain Injury: Validation of the Connor-Davidson Scale in Spanish Individuals
Background: Resilience, defined as the ability to maintain positive emotional experiences despite adverse events, is considered crucial in the rehabilitation post Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). This study aimed to validate the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in a Spanish sample with ABI. Me...
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| Language: | English |
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Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Madrid
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Clínica y Salud. Investigación Empírica en Psicología |
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https://journals.copmadrid.org/clysa/art/clh2025a5
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| Summary: | Background: Resilience, defined as the ability to maintain positive emotional experiences despite adverse events, is considered crucial in the rehabilitation post Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). This study aimed to validate the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in a Spanish sample with ABI. Method: A sample of 338 individuals receiving specialized ABI services in Spain participated in this study. Participants completed the CD-RISC, along with measures of depression, social support, and quality of life (QoL). Results: A confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the original five-factor model did not fully fit, prompting the exploration of alternative versions. A modified three-factor version and a 10-item unifactorial version showed a better fit. Resilience was positively correlated with higher QoL, social support, and satisfaction, and negatively with depression. Conclusions: This validation confirms that the Spanish version of the CD-RISC is a reliable tool for assessing resilience in individuals with ABI, highlighting its utility in clinical assessments and interventions. |
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| ISSN: | 1130-5274 2174-0550 |