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The hospital social work self-efficacy scale: a partial replication and extension

G Holden1, L Cuzzi, W Spitzer

  • 1Shirley M. Ehrenkranz School of Social Work, New York University, New York, NY 10003, USA. holden@is3.nyu.edu

Health & Social Work
|December 31, 1997
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The Hospital Social Work Self-Efficacy Scale (HSWSE) effectively measures social workers' confidence in hospital settings. Findings support its continued use and relevance for practitioners.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Work
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Assessing social worker confidence is crucial for effective hospital practice.
  • The Hospital Social Work Self-Efficacy Scale (HSWSE) was previously developed for this purpose.
  • Initial validation focused on master's-level social work students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To replicate and extend the validation of the HSWSE.
  • To assess the construct and external validity of the HSWSE in broader populations.
  • To confirm the scale's utility for professional hospital social workers.

Main Methods:

  • Partial replication and extension of the HSWSE validation study.
  • Inclusion of both social work students and professional social workers.

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  • Utilized a new scale for construct validity and an additional hospital for external validity assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Findings generally support the continued use and validity of the HSWSE.
    • The scale demonstrated reliability and validity in the extended sample.
    • Anecdotal evidence indicates practitioners find the HSWSE easy to use, specific, and relevant.

    Conclusions:

    • The HSWSE is a valid and reliable measure for assessing hospital social worker self-efficacy.
    • The scale's utility is supported across student and professional populations.
    • The HSWSE is perceived by practitioners as a relevant and practical outcome measure.