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[Development and evaluation on the primipara social capital scale].
Summary
The Chinese primipara social capital scale (C-PSCS) was developed and validated for assessing social capital in first-time mothers. This reliable scale measures social trust, reciprocity, network, and participation, offering excellent evaluation capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Social capital is crucial for maternal well-being.
- Existing scales may not capture the unique needs of primiparas.
- A culturally relevant measure for Chinese first-time mothers is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Chinese primipara social capital scale (C-PSCS).
- To assess the reliability and validity of the C-PSCS for Chinese primiparas.
Main Methods:
- Scale items adapted from World Bank and Social Network scales.
- Expert review and two rounds of seminars for content and cultural adaptation.
- Purposive sampling of 1,100 primiparas in their third trimester.
- Content, construct, and discriminant validity analyses.
- Cronbach's alpha and split-half reliability tests.
Main Results:
- 1,035 questionnaires were completed (94.09% response rate).
- The C-PSCS demonstrated good construct validity (cumulative variance 52.92%-69.37%) and content validity (r=0.57-0.81, P<0.01).
- Excellent discriminant validity was found (t-values -24.23 to -9.24, P<0.001).
- Cronbach's alpha (0.76-0.86) and split-half reliability (0.68-0.84) indicated high internal consistency.
Conclusions:
- The C-PSCS is a valid and reliable instrument.
- It can be effectively used to evaluate the social capital of Chinese primiparas.
- This scale contributes to understanding maternal social support in China.
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