@article{ref1,
title="How is resilience associated with anxiety and depression? Analysis of factor score interactions within a homogeneous sample",
journal="German journal of psychiatry",
year="2010",
author="Bitsika, V and Sharpley, CF and Peters, K.",
volume="13",
number="1",
pages="9-16",
abstract="Aim: To explore the ways in which resilience is associated with anxiety and depression within a homogenous sample.   Methods: 401 Australian university students completed the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and the Zung Self- rating Anxiety and Depression Scales. Factor scores from the resilience scale were regressed against total anxiety and depression scores, combined anxiety-depression scores and the underlying factors of the combined anxiety-depression construct.  Results: Self-confidence and optimism were most strongly negatively associated with anxiety and depression, followed by being decisive and solution-focused and seeking challenges, having a strong purpose and being persistent, although different combinations of factors predicted anxiety than did depression. Spiritual beliefs did not appear to buffer against anxiety or depression in this sample.  Conclusion: Enhancement of resilience, self-confidence and optimism appear to be major potential targets for therapy intervention with this age and occupation group",
language="",
issn="1433-1055",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}