Resilience Scale (RS-14): Psychometric Study in a Population of Young People from Lima and Callao

Fernando Joel Rosario Quiroz; Luis Fernando Perez Salvador; Jenifer Yafac Casas; Zarate Barrial Rosalía; Felix Cáceres Gálvez; Jeidy Panduro- Ramirez; Roque Juan Espinoza Casco; Rafael Romero- Carazas

doi:10.61707/wd5fyt55

Authors

Fernando Joel Rosario Quiroz César Vallejo University, Perú
Luis Fernando Perez Salvador César Vallejo University, Perú
Jenifer Yafac Casas César Vallejo University, Perú
Zarate Barrial Rosalía César Vallejo University, Perú
Felix Cáceres Gálvez Enrique Guzmán y Valle National University, Perú
Jeidy Panduro- Ramirez Virtual Campus, Universidad Privada del Norte, Perú
Roque Juan Espinoza Casco César Vallejo University, Perú
Rafael Romero- Carazas Technological University of Peru, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61707/wd5fyt55

Keywords:

Psychometrics, Resilience Scale, youth, Reliability, Validity

Abstract

The Resilience Scale (RS-14) instrument assesses an individual's level of resilience when facing adverse life situations. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the RS-14 in a sample of young adults from Lima and Callao, aged 18 to 29 years old. Initially, a statistical analysis of the items was conducted, revealing satisfactory normality criteria and discriminative capacity. Subsequently, validity evidence was obtained through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), demonstrating a good fit (χ²/df = 1.47, CFI = .94, TLI = .92, SRMR = .04, and RMSEA = .04). Finally, reliability was assessed using both Alpha and Omega coefficients, yielding values of α = .91 and ω = .92, respectively, considered acceptable. In conclusion, the RS-14 is considered a valid and reliable scale for future research endeavors in this domain.