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Validating the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale for Pediatric Nurses.
Marni B Kellogg1, Jacqueline S Dowling2, Margaret Knight2
1College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Massachusetts mkellogg@umassd.edu.
Journal of Nursing Measurement
|December 30, 2018
Summary
Secondary traumatic stress negatively impacts nurses. The Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (STSS) demonstrates reliability and validity for assessing this in pediatric nurses, supporting its use in research and practice.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Mental Health
Background:
- Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is a significant concern in nursing.
- STS can lead to burnout and nurses leaving the profession.
- Pediatric nurses are particularly vulnerable due to frequent exposure to child trauma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (STSS).
- To confirm the reliability and validity of the STSS in a sample of pediatric nurses.
- To provide a validated instrument for measuring STS in this population.
Main Methods:
- A random sample of 350 Certified Pediatric Nurses completed the STSS.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted.
- Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha and fit indices.
Main Results:
- Cronbach's alpha for individual factors ranged from 0.81 to 0.87.
- The overall Cronbach's alpha for the STSS was 0.92.
- Fit indices across models were consistent, supporting the scale's structure.
Conclusions:
- The STSS demonstrates strong reliability and validity in pediatric nurses.
- Findings support previous psychometric evaluations of the STSS.
- The STSS is a reliable tool for assessing secondary traumatic stress in pediatric nursing.
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