When performing research studies, especially translational research studies, it is important to conduct the study in a way that it reveals results that are both accurate to the situation being studied and that the results are consistent when applied in similar situations. Reliability and validity are used to determine if a research study and its measurement methods meet these qualifications. Validity refers to how precise the measurements are, and reliability refers to how consistent they are. (Bachelor Print, n.d.) The resilience scale (RS) that was one of the instruments used in the study performed by Schultz et al (2022) was validated in 1993 by being translated into Portuguese and found to be reliable when used in a cross-cultural resilience research study. The research study shows high construct validity because there is a strong relationship between elements such as, having high control over work environment and high social support being associated with resilience, which may lead to decreased occupational stress exposure elements and increased resilience (Schultz, et al. 2022).
References:
Bachelor Print. (n.d.). Reliability vs. Validity – Understanding the Differences.
https://www.bachelorprint.com/methodology/reliability-vs-validity/
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