PROBLEM: Resourcefulness is known to reduce depression in adults, but its effects on children are less well known, possibly for lack of a psychometrically sound measure. METHODS: This study examined the reliability and validity of the 32-item Children's Self-Control Scale (C-SCS), which measures resourcefulness, in 122 school-aged children. FINDINGS: Standard scale refinement methods produced a 10-item scale with alpha= .72 and correlations with the C-SCS (r = .86), positive thoughts (r = .38), and depressive symptoms (r =-.32). Factor analysis revealed two factors: problem-solving and delay of gratification. CONCLUSIONS: The 10-item scale may be useful for identifying children who are not resourceful and are at risk for depression.
PROBLEM: Resourcefulness is known to reduce depression in adults, but its effects on children are less well known, possibly for lack of a psychometrically sound measure. METHODS: This study examined the reliability and validity of the 32-item Children's Self-Control Scale (C-SCS), which measures resourcefulness, in 122 school-aged children. FINDINGS: Standard scale refinement methods produced a 10-item scale with alpha= .72 and correlations with the C-SCS (r = .86), positive thoughts (r = .38), and depressive symptoms (r =-.32). Factor analysis revealed two factors: problem-solving and delay of gratification. CONCLUSIONS: The 10-item scale may be useful for identifying children who are not resourceful and are at risk for depression.
Authors: Carol M Musil; Heather M Rice; Mark Singer; Sarah E Givens; Camille B Warner; Jaclene A Zauszniewski; Christopher J Burant; Valerie B Toly; Alexandra B Jeanblanc Journal: West J Nurs Res Date: 2017-07-24 Impact factor: 1.967