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    • Nursing Education Research
    • Psychometrics
    • Statistical Methods

    Background:

    • Overreliance on Cronbach's alpha in nursing education research may introduce limitations.
    • Cronbach's alpha assumes tau-equivalence, which is often not met in practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the limitations of Cronbach's alpha in nursing education research.
    • To advocate for the increased use of coefficient omega as a superior alternative.
    • To provide resources for estimating coefficient omega.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of statistical methodologies in nursing education research.
    • Comparison of Cronbach's alpha and coefficient omega reliability estimates.
    • Identification of resources for calculating coefficient omega.

    Main Results:

    • Cronbach's alpha may not be the optimal reliability measure when tau-equivalence is violated.
    • Coefficient omega offers a more robust alternative, performing comparably or better than alpha.
    • Practical guidance and resources are available for implementing coefficient omega.

    Conclusions:

    • Researchers should consider moving beyond Cronbach's alpha for more accurate reliability assessment.
    • Coefficient omega is recommended for composite measurements in nursing education research.
    • Adoption of coefficient omega can enhance the validity and rigor of nursing research findings.