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Construct validation of the Research Engagement Survey Tool (REST)
Melody S Goodman1, Nicole Ackermann2, Zoé Haskell-Craig3
1New York University School of Global Public Health, New York, USA. melody.goodman@nyu.edu.
Research Involvement and Engagement
|June 16, 2022
Summary
The Research Engagement Survey Tool (REST) is a validated and reliable measure for assessing partner engagement in research. This tool helps advance stakeholder engagement from best practices to evidence-based approaches using empirical data.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Community-Based Participatory Research
Background:
- Partner engagement in research is crucial, yet no gold standard measure exists.
- The Research Engagement Survey Tool (REST) was developed based on literature and expert consensus.
- REST assesses eight engagement principles using quantity and quality Likert scales.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively validate the Research Engagement Survey Tool (REST).
- To examine the internal consistency and convergent validity of the REST.
- To propose scoring approaches aligned with engagement principles and levels.
Main Methods:
- Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) was assessed for REST items.
- Convergent validity was examined using Spearman rank correlation with other measures.
- REST was evaluated against established engagement principles and levels.
Main Results:
- REST demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha > 0.75) for all engagement principles.
- REST showed negligible to moderate correlations with other measures, indicating it captures a distinct construct.
- The tool effectively measures perceived research engagement.
Conclusions:
- The REST is a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating research engagement among community health stakeholders.
- Validated tools like REST are essential for advancing stakeholder engagement research.
- REST facilitates the transition to evidence-based engagement strategies in research.
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