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1School of Social Work - MSW Direct, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Abstract:
Purpose: A number of factors underscore the importance of validly measuring social work students' beliefs regarding research and social work practice. The Gregory Research Beliefs Scale (GRBS) purports to measure social work students' beliefs about the general value of research for social work practice. The purpose of the present study was to preliminarily determine the convergent validity of the GRBS.Method: A confirmatory factor analysis was used to examine the convergent validity of the GRBS relative to the Evidence-Based Practice Process Assessment Scale (EBPPAS) Attitude subscale.Results: Based on observed scale correlations, latent variable correlations, an anticipated statistically significant X2 difference in models, and various modification indices all aligning with a priori theoretical expectations, the convergent validity of the GRBS was preliminarily supported.Discussion: The present study, in conjunction with prior research, will ultimately translate to social work education that embodies CSWE standards for evidence-based practice.
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