Development and Validation of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Measure-Revised (CD-RISC-R) Using Item Response Theory

We utilized item response theory to revise the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and created a six-item revised measure (CD-RISC-R) using an undergraduate sample. The CD-RISC-R demonstrated good reliability, construct validity, and criterion-related and incremental validity over the 6-item Brief Resilience Scale when predicting psychological distress, life satisfaction, and job satisfaction.