Validation of the Korean Version of the DECA-P2 Early Childhood Resilience Scale

Objective: This study aimed to translate the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment for Preschoolers, Second Edition (DECA-P2) into Korean and to evaluate its psychometric properties, with an emphasis on its validity and reliability as a tool for measuring resilience in young children. Methods: Data from 340 early childhood teachers were analyzed using SPSS 25 and AMOS 29.0. Analyses included assessments of item normality, followed by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Results: The findings indicated that the DECA-P2 comprised a three factor structure regulation, attachment/relationships, and initiative. The modified confirmatory factor model demonstrated acceptable fit indices, supporting the structural validity of the instrument. These results suggest that the DECA-P2 adequately reflects the core components of resilience within the Korean cultural context. Conclusions: This study successfully translated the DECA-P2 into Korean and validated its psychometric properties, providing evidence for its cultural appropriateness and empirical utility in assessing resilience in young children. This establishes a foundation for future resilience research and offers empirical data that can inform educational practice and policy development.