Community Resources in Neighborhood – Chicago Youth Development Study (CRN-CYDS)
Measures the availability and utilization of neighborhood resources from the perspective of youths and their caregivers.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Community Resources in Neighborhood – Chicago Youth Development Study (CRN-CYDS) was developed by Tolan, Gorman-Smith & Henry (2001). It is designed to measure Neighborhood Resources. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and caregivers.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 13 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Resources Available to Adult Caregiver, Resources Available to Youths.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Resources Available to Adult Caregiver | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,12,13 | 11 |
| Resources Available to Youths | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,12,13 | 11 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = True, 2 = False.
The scale includes 11 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 2. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Resource Availability/Utilization: 1 – 1
- High Resource Availability/Utilization: 1 – 2
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.