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Development and psychometric testing of the nursing faculty competencies self-assessment scale
1Faculty of Nursing, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 7-6, Hacchonishimachi, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-0095, Japan.
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|September 4, 2021
Summary
This study developed the 82-item Nursing Faculty Competencies Self-Assessment Scale. The scale demonstrates good reliability and construct validity, aiding faculty development in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education Research
- Faculty Development
- Psychometric Scale Development
Background:
- Clarifying essential faculty competencies is crucial for advancing nursing faculty development.
- A validated self-assessment tool is needed to evaluate these competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the psychometric properties of the Nursing Faculty Competencies Self-Assessment Scale.
- To provide a reliable instrument for assessing nursing faculty competencies.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 326 nursing faculty from 68 universities in Japan.
- Administered the Nursing Faculty Competencies Self-Assessment Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and demographic questions.
- Analyzed reliability (internal consistency, stability) and validity (construct, criterion-related).
Main Results:
- Exploratory factor analysis yielded an 82-item scale with 11 factors.
- Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from 0.86 to 0.98, indicating strong internal consistency.
- Test-retest reliability coefficients ranged from 0.57 to 0.80; construct validity was supported.
Conclusions:
- The Nursing Faculty Competencies Self-Assessment Scale is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing nursing faculty competencies.
- The scale exhibits adequate internal consistency, stability, and construct validity.
- Further research is recommended to enhance criterion-related validity.
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