The Development, Validity, and Reliability of a Brief Self-Report Measure of Family Resilience in Military Families
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| Title: | The Development, Validity, and Reliability of a Brief Self-Report Measure of Family Resilience in Military Families |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Travis N. Ray, Alejandro P. Esquivel, Valerie A. Stander, Hope S. McMaster, Scott C. Roesch, Froma Walsh |
| Source: | Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development. 2024 57(4):299-317. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) |
| Contract Number: | N1240 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Test Construction, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Measures (Individuals), Self Evaluation (Individuals), Family Characteristics, Resilience (Psychology), Military Personnel, Spouses, Factor Analysis, Well Being, Armed Forces, Mental Health, Physical Health, Positive Attitudes, Religious Factors, Marital Satisfaction, Children, Stress Variables, Family Relationship |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07481756.2024.2321937 |
| ISSN: | 0748-1756 1947-6302 |
| Abstract: | Objective: This study aimed to develop a brief and valid measure of family resilience for use in research with military families. Method: A population-based sample of military spouses (N = 16,379) completed assessments of family resilience and validation constructs. Participants were randomized into two subsamples. Subsample 1 was used in a factor analysis to reduce the number of items, whereas subsample 2 was used in a series of models to confirm the initial model and evaluate dimensionality, reliability, and validity. Results: Nine items were retained and demonstrated strong factor loadings (> 0.80) in the initial and confirmatory models. A bifactor model provided some evidence of multidimensionality, but not enough to dismiss the unidimensional construct. Brief measures of family resilience and its subconstructs demonstrated strong reliability and construct validity. Conclusions: The 9-item instrument is a reliable and valid tool that can be used to assess military family resilience in future research. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1443659 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: This study aimed to develop a brief and valid measure of family resilience for use in research with military families. Method: A population-based sample of military spouses (N = 16,379) completed assessments of family resilience and validation constructs. Participants were randomized into two subsamples. Subsample 1 was used in a factor analysis to reduce the number of items, whereas subsample 2 was used in a series of models to confirm the initial model and evaluate dimensionality, reliability, and validity. Results: Nine items were retained and demonstrated strong factor loadings (> 0.80) in the initial and confirmatory models. A bifactor model provided some evidence of multidimensionality, but not enough to dismiss the unidimensional construct. Brief measures of family resilience and its subconstructs demonstrated strong reliability and construct validity. Conclusions: The 9-item instrument is a reliable and valid tool that can be used to assess military family resilience in future research. |
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| ISSN: | 0748-1756 1947-6302 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07481756.2024.2321937 |
