Italian Study Confirms Couple Resilience Scale Works Well

A new research project in Italy tested a tool that measures how well couples bounce back from stress. The scale, called the Couple Resilience Inventory (CRI), was translated and checked with 360 people from a wide age range, most of whom were women. The study looked at how the questions fit together and whether they reliably capture two main ideas: positive resilience (how well couples handle challenges) and negative resilience (how they struggle). The statistical analysis showed that the two‑factor model fits the data nicely. The fit indices, which tell us how well the math matches reality, were all within acceptable limits. This means that the Italian version keeps the same structure as the original English scale.Internal consistency, a measure of how closely related the items in each factor are, was very high. For positive resilience, the scores were . 92 and for negative resilience they were . 85, both indicating strong reliability. Each question also correlated well with its respective factor. To see if the scale measures what it should, researchers compared CRI scores to other related concepts. They found clear links between couple resilience and ways couples cope together, supporting the scale’s validity. The results suggest that Italian adults can use this inventory to assess their relationship strengths and weaknesses. The study adds confidence that the CRI is a solid tool for researchers and clinicians working with Italian couples, helping them understand resilience in relationships.