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Validity of the Cantril Ladder as a Measure of Well-being and Life Satisfaction in Refugee Youth Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

Medicine and Health

Validity of the Cantril Ladder as a Measure of Well-being and Life Satisfaction in Refugee Youth Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

G. Warner, S. Elmukashfi, et al.

This study by Georgina Warner, Salma Elmukashfi, and Eltahir Mohammed investigates the effectiveness of the Cantril Ladder in assessing well-being and life satisfaction among refugee youth grappling with post-traumatic stress. The research reveals that depression and self-efficacy significantly influence well-being scores, highlighting the tool's potential in improving the lives of this vulnerable population.

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Abstract
This study explored the validity of the Cantril Ladder as a measure of well-being and life satisfaction in refugee youth experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms. The study hypothesized that refugee youth depression and self-efficacy scores would explain variance in Cantril Ladder scores. A cross-sectional self-report survey was conducted with 51 refugee youth (41 male, 10 female) aged 12-20 years in Sweden. Results from hierarchical multiple linear regression analyses showed that the PHQ-9 (depression) and GSE (self-efficacy) scores significantly explained variance in Cantril Ladder scores, suggesting moderate concurrent validity. The Cantril Ladder, while showing limitations, offers a promising tool for tracking well-being in this population as part of a broader safety protocol.
Publisher
BMC
Published On
Oct 26, 2023
Authors
Georgina Warner, Salma Elmukashfi, Eltahir Mohammed
Tags
Cantril Ladder
well-being
life satisfaction
refugee youth
post-traumatic stress
depression
self-efficacy

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