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FAAN, GNP in 1987. Defining Individual Resilience Resilience [rĭ-zĭl-yƏn(t)s], noun: the ability to successfully cope with change or misfortune Resilient individuals regain balance and keep going despite adversity and misfortune and find meaning amidst confusion and tumult. Resilient persons are self-confident and understand their own strengths and abilities. They do not feel a pressure to conform but take pleasure in being unique and will ‘go it alone’ if necessary. Resilient individuals have confidence in their ability to persevere because they have done so before and anticipate rather than fear change and challenges. Being resilient does not mean that an individual will ‘bounce back’ and return to the same position after experiencing difficulties, but it does mean that equilibrium will be re-established. Resilient persons experience the same difficulties and stressors as everyone else; they are not immune or hardened to stress, but they have learned how to deal with life’s inevitable difficulties and this ability sets them apart. Measuring Resilience The 25-item Resilience Scale (RS™) measures the degree of individual resilience, which is considered a positive personality characteristic that enhances individual adaptation. All items are scored on a 7-point scale from 1 = disagree, to 7 = agree. All items are worded positively and reflect accurately the verbatim statements made by participants in the initial study on resilience conducted by Wagnild and Young. Possible scores range from 25 to 175 with higher scores reflecting higher resilience. Question 26 is an optional measure of the concurrent validity of the RS and can be included at your discretion. Please refer to a publication on the psychometric properties of the RS in the Journal of Nursing Measurement for further information on the reliability and validity of the RS. (Wagnild, G. M., & Young, H. M. 1993. Development and psychometric evaluation of the Resilience Scale. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 1, 165-178.) Click here to obtain permission to use the Resilience Scale Click here to see Resilience Scale References The Resilience Scale is
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