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Development of Children's Perceived Nursing Image Scale: A Validity and Reliability Study
Vildan Apaydin Cirik1, Bahar Aksoy2, Murat Bektaş3
1Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Child Health Nursing, Karaman, Turkey.
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
|January 20, 2025
Summary
This study developed the Children's Perceived Nursing Image Scale (CPNIS) to assess children's views of nursing. The validated scale shows good reliability, aiding in identifying and addressing negative perceptions early.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Healthcare Professional Perception
- Psychometric Scale Development
Background:
- Early childhood perceptions (ages 3-5) of professions influence future career choices.
- Understanding children's views of nursing is crucial for early career pathway development.
- A validated tool is needed to measure children's perceptions of the nursing profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop the Children's Perceived Nursing Image Scale (CPNIS).
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the CPNIS.
- To provide a tool for assessing children's perceptions of nursing.
Main Methods:
- A methodological study with a cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational design.
- Data collected from 614 children aged 8-11 using the CPNIS and a Child Information Form.
- Statistical analyses included factor analysis, reliability testing (Cronbach's alpha, ICC), and validity assessments.
Main Results:
- The CPNIS demonstrated validity and comprised four subdimensions (factors).
- The scale achieved a high total Cronbach's alpha of 0.93.
- Test-retest reliability was confirmed with an ICC of 0.84 (p<0.001), explaining 46.4% of the total variance.
Conclusions:
- The CPNIS is a psychometrically sound instrument for evaluating children's perceptions of nursing.
- The scale can help identify children with negative nursing images.
- Findings support planning targeted interventions to foster positive nursing perceptions in children.
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