Validation of the Generalized Workplace Harassment Questionnaire for Use with Medical Students
Marcus A Henning1, Christian U Krägeloh2, Yan Chen1
1Centre for Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 27, 2023
Summary
This study validated the Generalized Workplace Harassment Questionnaire (GWHQ) for medical students during clinical placements. The revised 24-item GWHQ is a reliable tool for assessing harassment in New Zealand clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Occupational Health
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Workplace harassment is a concern for medical students during clinical placements.
- The Generalized Workplace Harassment Questionnaire (GWHQ) requires validation for this specific population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the Generalized Workplace Harassment Questionnaire (GWHQ) for medical students on clinical placements.
- To assess the psychometric properties of the GWHQ in a New Zealand medical student cohort.
Main Methods:
- A confirmatory factor analysis was performed on data from 205 medical students.
- Model fit was evaluated using CFI, RMSEA, and SRMR.
- Spearman's rho was used to assess correlations between factors.
Main Results:
- An amended 24-item GWHQ showed acceptable model fit (CFI=0.995, RMSEA=0.047, SRMR=0.115) after excluding Item 19.
- Factor loadings ranged from 0.49 to 0.96.
- High correlation between Verbal and Covert Hostility, weak correlations with Physical Hostility.
Conclusions:
- The 24-item GWHQ is a valid instrument for measuring harassment and hostility in clinical placements.
- This validated tool supports the assessment of the clinical learning environment for medical students.
- Findings are specific to medical students in New Zealand clinical placements.
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