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Table 1

Comparative analysis of resilience measurement scales

Scale	Constructs measured	Strengths	Limitations
CD-RISC	Multidimensional resilience (competence, stress tolerance, adaptability, control, spirituality) 25 items	Gold standard for trauma research Validated across cultures/ages Holistic assessment (physical/mental/spiritual)	Length (25 items) increases administration burden
BRS	Stress recovery speed 6 items	Brief Clinical utility	Overly narrow focus
RSA	Personal/social resources (self-perception, support systems) 37 items	Comprehensive social metrics	Group-focused; less trauma-specific
ER89-R	Personality adaptability (emotional control, flexibility) 14 items	Strong psychometrics	Personality-oriented

Scale	Constructs measured	Strengths	Limitations
CD-RISC	Multidimensional resilience (competence, stress tolerance, adaptability, control, spirituality) 25 items	Gold standard for trauma research Validated across cultures/ages Holistic assessment (physical/mental/spiritual)	Length (25 items) increases administration burden
BRS	Stress recovery speed 6 items	Brief Clinical utility	Overly narrow focus
RSA	Personal/social resources (self-perception, support systems) 37 items	Comprehensive social metrics	Group-focused; less trauma-specific
ER89-R	Personality adaptability (emotional control, flexibility) 14 items	Strong psychometrics	Personality-oriented

Source(s): Block and Kremen (1996), Connor and Davidson (2003), Friborg et al. (2003) and Smith et al. (2008), modified