Citation: Hurtes, K. P., & Allen, L. R. (2001). Measuring resiliency in youth: The resiliency attitudes and skills profile. Therapeutic recreation journal, 35(4), 333.
PMID or DOI: NA
Main positive psychological well-being construct measured: Resiliency characteristics
Sub-constructs measured: Insight, independence, creativity, humor, initiative, relationships, and values orientation
Available subscales: Insight, independence, creativity, humor, initiative, relationships, and values orientation
Description: The Resiliency Attitudes and Skills Profile was developed to measure resiliency attitudes in youth for recreation and other social services that provide interventions. Items associated with resiliency were identified from research in family counselling, assess dimensions of resiliency: insight (ability to read and interpret situations and people), independence (striking a balance between being true to oneself and accommodating others), creativity (generating options and alternative to cope with challenge), humor (finding the lighter side of life), initiative (desire and determination to take charge), relationships (quality and supportive relations with family, role models and peers), and values orientation (knowing right and wrong). Resiliency defined here encapsulates the key skills, attitudes and abilities that empower youth to successfully negotiate life’s challenges.
Number of items: 34
Example statement/item: “I learn from my mistakes”
Response options: 6-point response scale, 1=strongly disagree to 6=strongly agree
Total score: Total sum scores within subscales and for the full measure are calculated.