Schultz, Stacey L (2024) Convergent Validity of the Youth Recovery Measure: Measuring Youth Mental Health Recovery Through the Lens of Restoration and Resilience. Honours thesis, University of Southern Queensland. (Unpublished)
Abstract
Youth mental health is a growing public health concern in Australia, with 42.9% of individuals aged over 16 expected to face challenges. Youth aged 14 to 24 are particularly affected, with two in five experiencing mental health issues between 2020 and 2022. These formative years are critical, and mental health challenges can hinder young people's ability to reach their full potential. Early detection, proper treatment, and reducing stigma are essential for addressing this issue. This study addresses a gap in mental health research by validating a comprehensive youth recovery measure based on a robust theoretical framework. It sought to evaluate a measure that captures the multidimensional nature of youth recovery, integrating ecological perspectives on youth development including a recent conceptualisation integrating restoration and resilience with youth recovery. This was the third phase in evaluating the Youth Recovery Measure that assesses 10 recovery processes. In this third phase, convergent validity was assessed by comparing the Youth Recovery Measure with established recovery and clinical symptom measures. Two hundred and thirty-two youth aged 18-25 completed a battery of measures via online survey. The Youth Recovery Measure demonstrated strong positive correlations with existing recovery measures Recovery Assessment Scale, Recovery Questionnaire for Young People, and the Stages of Recovery Instrument. Subscales within the Youth Recovery Measure, such as Restoration, Resilience, Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment, showed positive interrelations with existing measure of recovery. The Youth Recovery Measure emerged as a valid, comprehensive tool for assessing youth recovery incorporating ecological and developmental needs of youth. Further validation across diverse populations and younger age groups is recommended.
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| Item Type: | Thesis (Non-Research) (Honours) |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
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| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current – Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Psychology and Wellbeing (1 Jan 2022 -) |
| Supervisors: | Dr.Dallinger, Vicki; Dr. Krishnamoorthy, Govind |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Jan 2026 01:14 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Jan 2026 01:14 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | youth, restoration, resilience, mental health, recovery, measure |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1701 Psychology > 170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5203 Clinical and health psychology > 520304 Health psychology |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/53115 |
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