Psychometric Properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale for South America (CD-RISC-25) in Peruvian Adolescents.

Resilience describes the ability of someone to adapt to adverse life experiences by adjusting to demands with behavioral flexibility. When encountering crisis situations, resilient people typically spring back emotionally with increased strength and internal composure. Measuring resilience is important for assessing the ability of adolescents to respond to adverse situations.