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Development and validation of the Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy Scale
R Caruso1,2, F Pittella2, F Zaghini1,3
1Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University Tor Vergata of Rome, Rome, Italy.
International Nursing Review
|June 14, 2016
Summary
A new Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy Scale was developed and validated. This tool measures nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Self-efficacy is crucial for predicting job performance, satisfaction, and well-being.
- Limited research exists on nurses' global self-efficacy in managing challenging work situations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy Scale (NPSES).
- To provide a reliable measure of nurses' confidence in their professional capabilities.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical framework established through focus groups and literature review.
- Empirical validation included face, content, construct, and concurrent validity assessments.
- Reliability tested via internal consistency (Cronbach's α) and test-retest stability.
- A sample of 917 nurses participated, with data analyzed using cross-validation.
Main Results:
- The NPSES demonstrated adequate face and content validity.
- Construct validity revealed two dimensions.
- Good test-retest reliability and acceptable internal consistency were confirmed.
- Concurrent validity aligned with the theoretical framework.
Conclusions:
- The Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy Scale is a valid and reliable instrument.
- Potential applications include facilitating social-cognitive theory in nursing and intervention development.
- The scale may predict nursing clinical performance.
- A limitation is the strong influence of the Italian context on tool development.
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