Measuring Resourcefulness Skills: Testing a New Scale
Author Information
Author(s): Jaclene A. Zauszniewski, Abir K. Bekhet
Primary Institution: Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
Hypothesis
The study examines the reliability and validity of an 8-item Resourcefulness Skills Scale (RSS) for measuring the use of resourcefulness skills.
Conclusion
The Resourcefulness Skills Scale is a reliable and valid measure for evaluating the use of resourcefulness skills in women family members of adults with serious mental illness.
Supporting Evidence
- The RSS showed acceptable internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of .78.
- Significant positive correlations were found between the RSS and established measures of resourcefulness.
- Factor analysis revealed two factors reflecting personal and social resourcefulness.
Takeaway
This study created a new tool to help people measure how often they use skills to solve problems and ask for help, which can make their lives better.
Methodology
The study used face-to-face interviews to collect data from 60 women family members of adults diagnosed with serious mental illness.
Potential Biases
Participants may have responded in a socially desirable manner.
Limitations
The study was a secondary analysis with a modest sample size and relied on self-reporting, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants were women aged 21 to 65, primarily African-American and white, with varying education levels.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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