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Gulay Ipek Coban1, Magfiret Kasikci
1Fundamentals of Nursing Department, Nursing College of Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey. laypek_6@hotmail.com
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|September 24, 2011
Summary
Researchers developed the Attitude Scale for Nursing Profession (ASNP) to measure views on nursing. This reliable and valid 40-item scale is suitable for assessing attitudes toward the nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychometrics
- Healthcare Professional Attitudes
Background:
- A validated instrument is needed to accurately measure attitudes toward the nursing profession.
- Existing methods may not adequately capture the nuances of public and professional perceptions of nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Attitude Scale for Nursing Profession (ASNP).
- To create a reliable and valid tool for assessing attitudes towards nursing.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative data collection through compositions from diverse participants (high school students, patients, nurses, nursing students).
- Item generation, expert review, and psychometric analyses (reliability and validity).
- Confirmatory factor analysis was used to establish the final model.
Main Results:
- The Attitude Scale for Nursing Profession (ASNP) was developed with 40 items across three domains: properties of nursing, preference for nursing, and general position of nursing.
- The scale demonstrated a good model fit in confirmatory factor analysis.
- High reliability was confirmed with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.91 for the total scale.
Conclusions:
- The 40-item ASNP is a highly valid and reliable instrument for measuring attitudes towards the nursing profession.
- The scale is suitable for use across various populations, including students, patients, and healthcare professionals.
- The ASNP provides a robust tool for research and evaluation of nursing profession perceptions.
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