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Creating and validating self-efficacy scales for students.

Jonathan Kitching1, Simon Cassidy, Peter Eachus

  • 1Manchester Royal Infirmary, Main X-ray Department, United Kingdom.

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This study developed and validated a new self-efficacy scale for student radiographers, finding it useful for assessing confidence in image appraisal and potentially aiding pedagogical strategies in radiography training.

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Problem-Solving Before Instruction (PS-I): A Protocol for Assessment and Intervention in Students with Different Abilities

Published on: September 11, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Radiologic Technology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Student radiographers require specific abilities for training progression.
  • Self-efficacy, a construct from social cognitive theory, is crucial for skill development but under-researched in radiography.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a domain-specific self-efficacy scale for student radiographers.
  • To address the gap in radiographic literature regarding self-efficacy assessment.

Main Methods:

  • A standard scale development format was followed.
  • An initial 80-item pool was psychometrically analyzed to 68 items.
  • The scale was validated with 198 radiography students from 7 universities.

Main Results:

  • Psychometric properties were examined using ANOVA, factor analysis, and item analysis.
  • ANOVA confirmed known group validity, with significant score differences between year groups (P=.035).
  • Factor analysis revealed confidence in image appraisal as the primary factor, leading to a refined 25-item scale.

Conclusions:

  • This is the first validated, domain-specific self-efficacy scale for student radiographers.
  • The scale shows potential pedagogical utility for enhancing radiography education.
  • Further research is underway to enhance validity and assess predictive value in student training.