Scale Overview
The Community Resources in Neighborhood – Chicago Youth Development Study (CRN-CYDS) was developed by Patrick H. Tolan, Deborah Gorman-Smith, & David B. Henry (2001). It is designed to measure Neighborhood Community Resources. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and their adult 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 dichotomous True/False format.
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: 1 – 1
- High Resource Availability: 1 – 2
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source.
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.