Aditya Nanda Priyatama, Nawangsari Indah Kusuma Putri, Flaviana Ursula Nadia Gusti Yunan Safira, Luhuring Budi Widiantama, Nadyah Ni’matussholihah, Nada Citra Yuliana, Pratista Arya Satwika

Validating the Indonesian Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale: Confirmatory Factor Analysis in Surakarta High School Students

Introduction

Validating the indonesian connor-davidson resilience scale: confirmatory factor analysis in surakarta high school students. Validating the Indonesian CD-RISC in Surakarta high school students via CFA. Confirms scale reliability & validity for accurate psychological assessment of adolescent resilience.

Abstract

Resilience is a crucial aspect that is closely related to the mental health of children and adolescents. The development of measurements related to resilience can be the first step to be able to conduct accurate psychological assessments and develop strategies to strengthen resilience. This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The analysis was conducted on a sample of 1,087 high school students from the Surakarta area. The initial CFA model for the resilience scale showed a good fit (RMSEA = 0.073; SRMR = 0.055; CFI = 0.94, NFI = 0.95, GFI = 0.90). Model fit means that the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) model is supported by empirical data and supports the theoretical structure. The scale also met the criteria of convergent and discriminant validity, as well as reliability, in explaining the dimensions of resilience: personal competence, trust in instinct, acceptance of change, control, and spirituality. Among these dimensions, spirituality, personal competence, and trust had the highest reflective weight, followed by acceptance and control. In conclusion, this study confirmed that the Indonesian version of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) is a valid and reliable tool for measuring resilience among senior high school students. Therefore, this scale can be used in conducting accurate psychological assessments in order to build strategies to strengthen resilience in adolescents.

Review

This study presents a crucial validation of the Indonesian version of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), an instrument vital for assessing a key mental health construct in children and adolescents. The research addresses a significant need for culturally appropriate and psychometrically sound tools in Indonesia, particularly given the importance of resilience in youth development and well-being. By employing Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) on a substantial sample of high school students, the study rigorously evaluates the scale's structure, offering a robust methodological approach to instrument validation. The findings demonstrate compelling evidence for the validity and reliability of the Indonesian CD-RISC. The CFA results, with excellent fit indices (RMSEA = 0.073; SRMR = 0.055; CFI = 0.94, NFI = 0.95, GFI = 0.90), strongly support the theoretical structure of the scale and its five dimensions: personal competence, trust in instinct, acceptance of change, control, and spirituality. The detailed assessment of convergent and discriminant validity, along with reliability, further underscores the psychometric soundness of the instrument. Notably, the identification of spirituality, personal competence, and trust as dimensions with the highest reflective weight provides valuable insight into the cultural nuances of resilience within this population. In conclusion, this research makes a significant contribution to the field of psychological assessment in Indonesia. The confirmed validity and reliability of the Indonesian CD-RISC mean that practitioners and researchers now have a well-supported tool for accurately measuring resilience among high school students. This is a foundational step, enabling more precise psychological assessments and facilitating the development of targeted, effective strategies to foster resilience in adolescents. While the study's focus is on Surakarta, its robust methodology sets a high standard and provides a strong basis for future applications and potential wider validation across different regions of Indonesia.

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