Scale Questions Research Articles

An exploration of frontline health professional's current understanding of non-fatal strangulation.

To explore frontline health professionals' current understanding of non-fatal strangulation and their need for and support for a comprehensive education and screening package to support health delivery. A descriptive mixed-method approach was chosen to analyse responses to an anonymous, online survey consisting of ten Likert scale, open-ended and five demographic questions. 103 frontline health professionals (nurses, doctors, paramedics, midwives) participated in this study. Content analysis of the Likert scale and open-ended questions describing the subjective experiences and perceptions of the participants was undertaken along with percentage and frequency counts of the rated Likert responses. The findings identified that 51.1% of health professionals do not ask about strangulation routinely and that 59% of health professionals reported receiving no formal education or professional development on NFS to enhance their knowledge or inform clinical practice. No health professionals identified mild traumatic brain injury as a consequence or sign of strangulation, nor did they identify an understanding that 50% of people may have no visible injuries after being strangled. Health professionals also do not routinely document the different agencies referred to or involved in supporting the person who experienced NFS. Findings suggest that frontline health professionals lack the confidence, skills and education needed to meet medical obligations to their patients and to fulfil their duty to 'do no harm'. Frontline health professionals would welcome a comprehensive education and screening package to guide recognition and response to non-fatal strangulation in their clinical settings. WHERE AND ON WHOM WILL THE RESEARCH HAVE AN IMPACT?: The purpose of the study was to understand and explore health professionals' knowledge about non-fatal strangulation so that improved education around better screening, and management of trauma-focused care to people who have been subjected to non-fatal strangulation could occur. This review contains no patient or public contribution since it examines health professionals' knowledge of identifying non-fatal strangulation and the screening and assessment tools used in clinical practice.

Validation of the Hungarian version of the 6-item turnover intention scale among elderly care workers

This research examines the psychometric characteristics and reliability of the 6-item turnover intention scale (TIS-6) by Bothma and Roodt (SA J Hum Resour Manag 11:a507, 2013) on a Hungarian sample. The internal validity of the TIS-6 was assessed using data from 269 Hungarian elderly care institution workers. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed to analyse the structural validity. Convergent and discriminant validity were examined with questions on job characteristics and using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and Effort-Reward Imbalance Scale. IBM SPSS 28.0 software was used for the statistical analysis, and the results were considered significant at p < 0.05. The internal consistency of the questionnaire's scale proved to be acceptable (α = 0.826). Convergent validity was confirmed by the relationships between the components of the questionnaire and burnout (rs = 0.512; p < 0.001; rs = 0.419; p < 0.001) and workplace stress (rs = 0.565; p < 0.001; rs = 0.310; p < 0.001). There were significant differences between the TIS-6 scores among the groups with different degrees of burnout (p < 0.001), which indicated adequate discriminant validity of the questionnaire. The structural validity of the questionnaire was acceptable, and the scale questions fit well. The Hungarian version of the TIS-6 scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing turnover intention among elderly care institution workers in Hungary.

Listening to self-advocacy scripts produced by speakers with Broca’s aphasia and apraxia of speech: thoughts and emotions reported by unfamiliar communication partners

ABSTRACT Background Self-advocacy scripts are brief, scripted narratives that people with aphasia (PWA) use to self-disclose their aphasia, explain what it is, and request supportive communicative behaviors from communication partners (CPs). In previous research, PWA have reported that self-advocacy statements, including self-advocacy scripts, facilitate their interactions with unfamiliar CPs. To understand the benefits of self-advocacy scripts, it is important to directly investigate how unfamiliar CPs respond to them. Aims The aim of this study was to characterize the thoughts and emotions reported by unfamiliar adults after listening to self-advocacy scripts produced by speakers with Broca’s aphasia and apraxia of speech. Methods & Procedures This experimental study included 238 adult research participants without aphasia. Each participant was randomly assigned to listen to one script produced by a speaker with Broca’s aphasia and apraxia of speech: either a self-advocacy script or a control script about the weather that does not mention the speaker’s aphasia. Then, they answered one open-ended question (analyzed using a codebook approach) and eight rating scale questions (analyzed using Bayesian linear regression) about the thoughts and emotions they experienced while listening to the speaker. Outcomes & Results Compared to the control script, the self-advocacy script improved listeners’ knowledge about the speakers’ condition, their perception of the speakers’ intelligence, and their patience and empathy for the speakers. Conclusions Aphasia self-advocacy scripts can have powerful, positive effects on unfamiliar listeners. The present results highlight the importance of providing support in clinical practice for collaborative development of self-advocacy scripts between people with aphasia and their clinicians.

The user experience of violinists playing with a novel ergonomic chinrest: An evaluation on motivation, usage behaviour, usability and acceptance.

This study focuses on the user experience of a novel developed ergonomic chinrest (EC), customised to accommodate the individual violinist's anthropometry and playing style. The EC was recently tested for biomechanical effect, but the violin player's motivation, usage behaviour, usability and acceptability may be equally important. To explore the user experience of violinists who used the novel EC with a low shoulder rest for two weeks. Through that experience, we wanted to learn about the potential user barriers and facilitators related to their motivation, usage behaviour, usability, and acceptability, when trying a new product. Thirty-eight professional violinists participated and evaluated motivation, user behaviour, usability and acceptance using a 5-point Likert scale and open-ended questions. Participants showed high motivation hoping to improve posture, reduce muscle tension and enhance performance. Usage behaviour was also high, while product appearance, adjustment time, and sound impact were negatively evaluated. However, 37% planned to continue to use EC after the study. Participants showed high motivation and usage behaviour but faced challenges with product appearance, adjustment time, and sound impact compared to their usual chinrest. Incorporating user feedback and addressing design and usability challenges can enhance the user experience.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of a video-based educational intervention on perinatal mental health related stigma reduction strategies for healthcare professionals: A single group pre-test-post-test pilot study

BackgroundHealthcare professionals have a role to play in reducing perinatal mental health related stigma. AimTo assess the effectiveness of a video-based educational intervention developed to provide guidance to healthcare professionals on perinatal mental health related stigma reduction strategies. DesignA single group pre-test-post-test pilot study with no control group. Setting(s)A university affiliated maternity hospital in Ireland ParticipantsA convenience sample of registered midwives, nurses and doctors (n = 60) recruited from October 2020-January 2021. InterventionA twenty-minute video-based educational intervention. MethodsRespondents (n = 60) completed a pre-test (time point one) and post-test (time point-two) questionnaire, and a three-month follow-up post-test questionnaire (time point-three) (n = 39). The questionnaire included the Mental Illness Clinicians' Attitudes Scale, Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale, Reynolds Empathy Scale and open-ended questions. Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was selected to evaluate the pre-test post-test scores. ResultsThe difference in mean Mental Illness: Clinicians' Attitudes-4 scores were statistically significant between time points one and three (z = 3.27, df=36, P = 0.0007) suggesting more positive attitudes towards people with mental health conditions after the intervention. The mean total score for the Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale increased from 18.7 (SD 1.87) at time point one to 19.2 (SD 1.60) at time point two (z= -3.368, df=59, P = 0.0004) suggesting an increase in positive intended behaviours towards those with mental health issues immediately following the intervention. These findings were also corroborated by responses to open-ended survey questions. ConclusionsFurther research with a larger sample of healthcare professionals evaluated over a longer period would provide further evidence for the sustainability of the intervention. TweetableAbstract: A video-based intervention can increase healthcare professionals’ knowledge of perinatal #mentalhealth related stigma reduction strategies @Journal. Link to article

Exploring the Transition from Online Mental Health Services to Face-to-Face Support for Young Adults 18–25 Years

Online mental health services offer programs and resources for users to better manage their mental health, where part of the process of engaging in these services involves initiatives that attempt to motivate a transition from online to face-to-face support. What can we make of those initiatives through the insight of users? This research, platforming the voices of young adults aged 18–25 years, provides valuable insights into the unique help-seeking experiences of this demographic and the effectiveness of online mental health services in facilitating a transition to face-to-face support. Using an online survey comprising of open-response and Likert scale questions, 101 participants provided qualitative and quantitative feedback. Key quantitative findings revealed 66% of participants had transitioned from online mental health services to face-to-face supports following their initial engagement. Moreover, a substantial 57.05% of participants expressed satisfaction with their online experiences. Mental health education pages were the most accessed resource by service users, with 82.18% of participants having used them. Emerging from a series of 10-point Likert scale questions, “contact with a professional” (7.58) and “receiving a referral” (9.25) were the highest rated predictors of transition, while barriers such as a “lack of motivation” and “bureaucratic complexities” were identified from qualitative data as the dominant inhibiting factors. Lastly, psychoeducation emerged as a crucial tool for empowering participants toward overcoming stigma, with the theme of trust highlighted as the most critical factor in determining the confidence of young adults attempting to transition from online to face-to-face support.

College Student, Veteran Writers’ Interest in Discussing COVID-19 Pandemic Stressors and Related Political Topics

This exploratory case study investigated college student veterans’ pre-pandemic versus pandemic types and levels of stress linked to their individual/family and communal, health and social-relational contexts during the COVID-19 pandemic and how this orientation impacted their potential interest in communicating about the pandemic and related political, controversial topics in classrooms with a substantial discussion- and writing-assignment course design. The study focused on student veterans, who were compared with their nonveteran peers. From a U.S. university with a socioeconomically depressed, rural population, 78 college students, 39 veterans and 39 nonveterans, participated. The authors applied a mixed-methods design approach and convergent-parallel strategy reliant on data collection and analysis by utilizing Likert scale and short-answer survey questions, NVivo coding, and SPSS statistical software. As findings, during the pandemic, both the veterans and nonveterans reported high and often similar stress levels of up to 41% for five factors connected to their individual/family and communal, health and social-relational contexts, which negatively impacted their college educational paths. During the pandemic, veterans showed the highest stress rates for three factors: anxiety about 1) a community/national political issue(s) connected to their communal, health and social-relational contexts and, tied for second place, 2) an injury/illness of a family member(s) affecting veterans’ individual/family health and 3) a community/national issue(s) related to the COVID-19 pandemic as again linked to veterans’ communal, health and social-relational statuses. Meanwhile, the nonveterans’ top stressor concerned a personal socializing issue associated with their individual/family, social-relational background.

Mixed-methods evaluation of a face-to-face educational intervention for health and social care professionals to deliver family-centred cancer supportive care when a parent with dependent children is at end of life.

To deliver and evaluate an educational intervention to equip health and social care professionals (professionals) on how best to support parents at end of life with cancer concerning their dependent children (<18). An evidence-based and theory-driven face-to-face educational intervention was developed and evaluated using three levels of Kirkpatrick's Model of Evaluation. Pre-test, post-test surveys were completed immediately before-and-after the intervention using a validated self-efficacy scale and single-item questions evaluating perceived usefulness and relevance (levels one/two). Qualitative interviews≥3-months post-intervention explored if, and how the intervention impacted professionals' practice (level three). Fourteen sessions were delivered at oncology settings to 347 professionals between 2021 and 2023. Two hundred seventy four professionals completed the pre-test survey, with 239 completing the post-test survey. Fourteen professionals were interviewed between three-and 19-months post-intervention. Quantitative findings demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in self-efficacy post-educational intervention (p<0.001). Qualitative data highlighted professionals gained new approaches to progress end of life conversations with parents, despite some familial resistance to sharing the reality of the situation with children. Positive intervention content shaping clinical practice included the bereaved parent's lived experience, communication framework and roleplay videos. Some professionals considered a booster session and opportunities to practice conversations necessary to further consolidate learning into practice. Evidence and theory-driven education can positively impact professionals' provision of family-centred cancer care. Future studies should explore the impact of this educational intervention on familial outcomes. Alongside a sustainable delivery of this intervention, advanced communication skills programmes should incorporate parent-child end of life conversations.

Insights on usability testing: The effectiveness of an adaptive e-learning system for secondary school mathematics

The study evaluates the Mythematix prototype, an innovative adaptive e-learning system designed specifically to enhance secondary school students’ understanding and proficiency in mathematics. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, it combines qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to thoroughly assess students’ perceptions and experiences with the Mythematix prototype. The study involved a group of 30 students participating in a comprehensive usability survey, which included a range of Likert scale questions alongside an open-ended response. This survey was designed to evaluate the usability of the prototype, pinpointing its strengths and weaknesses from the students’ perspectives. The analysis of the survey results provided detailed insights into the most and least effective aspects of the prototype. Overall, the study contributes valuable insights into the effectiveness of adaptive e-learning platforms in enhancing and enriching students’ learning experiences in mathematics, and it lays the groundwork for future research in this evolving educational field.

Parental political engagement and self‐efficacy: An exploratory study

AbstractPolitical engagement (PE) is associated with a sense of empowerment. PE by parents affects children's lives. This study explored parents' attitudes about inclusion of political engagement discussion in well‐child care. Because voting is an expression of empowerment, we hypothesized that voting would be related to higher parenting self‐efficacy. We administered a brief questionnaire to a convenience sample of parents/guardians at well‐child visits at an urban hospital. The questionnaire included 10 Likert scale questions touching on parenting efficacy; beliefs about political engagement; voting behaviors; and demographics. Analysis included descriptive statistics, correlations, and factor analysis. Among the 70 respondents 84% were mothers; 55% self‐identified as low income; 62% self‐identified as a “person of color.” Voting in the 2020 national election was reported by 37%. Most parents (54%) said they would feel comfortable discussing voting with a doctor. Factor analysis identified two main factors: self‐efficacy and engagement. Engagement, but not self‐efficacy, was related to voting behavior. Contrary to our hypothesis, PE did not appear related to parenting self‐efficacy. Notably, more than half of parents felt comfortable discussing PE with their child's doctor. Given the critical role of parents in shaping the world their children inhabit, further exploration could prove to be of value.

Effectiveness and Perception of Collaborative Learning among Undergraduates Students: Introduction of Jigsaw Method in Forensic Toxicology

Background: Didactic teaching being teacher centric usually does not generate sense of responsibility for learning among the students. The Jigsaw method is a form of cooperative learning that improves not only the cognitive but also the affective and psychomotor skills, which are required by a student to become an Indian Medical Graduate. Thus, this study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of Jigsaw strategy in comparison to didactic teaching and to understand the perception of the students. Methodology: This was a quasi-experimental study conducted among second year MBBS students. They were randomly assigned to lecture and Jigsaw groups. A topic on general toxicology was chosen. Handouts were prepared which were given to all the students. The lecture group was taught using audio visual aids. The topic was sub divided into five subtopics for Jigsaw group. A post test consisting of MCQs was used to assess the effectiveness of the method. A validated questionnaire was used to gather feedback from the students belonging to Jigsaw Group. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze responses to the Likert scale questions. Results: The present study included a total of 65 II year MBBS students, out of which 30 students were in Jigsaw group. A total of 94% students agreed to participate actively in the Jigsaw session. Most of the students (93%) students listened to and respected the ideas of their peers. A total of 72% students found this method of learning useful in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. Only 53% of the students felt that the time for preparation and presentation of the topic was sufficient. Conclusions: The present study advocates this cooperating learning method to be an effective tool in better understanding of the subject, to improve communication skills and to inculcate lifelong learning attitude among the medical graduates. The jigsaw method, however, requires more time for planning and execution, to yield positive outcomes.

A Study on Brand Preference and Level of Satisfaction in Consuming Colgate Toothpaste with Reference to Chandrapur City

Abstract: The main purpose of to identify the different factors responsible for customer in purchasing of the colgate toothpaste to know the customer satisfaction level about he colgate toothpaste. The research design used in this study is descriptive research design. Data was collected from 99 respondents. Data was collected by survey method, the survey was collected in chandrapur city of Maharastra state, through structured questionnaire with five point rating scale questions. Secondary data were collected from the available literature sources. For distribution of questionnaire to the respondents random sampling method was used and to collect the respondents opinion, survey was taken among the selected sample respondents. After collecting the data from the respondents, The collected data include customer satisfaction towards Colgate toothpaste personal product details. In India toothpaste industry is having a huge market in monthly grocery shopping list toothpaste plays an important role for most of the urban as well as rural households. In earlier days consumers especially in India depends on using the traditional herbs like Neem or Babool twigs for keeping their teeth clean and healthy. But slowly international brands entered into Indian market started replacing the age old techniques of maintaining oral care Following study is conducted by the researcher to find out the behavior of the consumer to analyze the preference of consumer and consumer awareness. In today’s highly competitive world the success story of any brand is depends on the satisfaction and delighters of consumer Understanding needs, wants and problems of consumer is a very complicated task because of changing technology, innovation and internal and external environmental factors This study mainly focus on understanding the external factors like demographic, social, cultural, price, quality, product attributes etc. for buying toothpaste. Majority of Indian people start their day with cleaning their teeth mostly they use toothpaste for cleaning their teeth oral care plays an important role in their life some people still use natural technique to clean their teeth and even for any oral problem they prefer natural techniques. Now a days in urban or rural area people are using toothpaste for cleaning their teeth. They use toothbrush for application for tooth paste toothbrush and toothpaste is complementary to each other. For many of them toothpaste means “Colgate”

DDIE Model-Based Early Childhood Teacher Disaster Safety Education Teaching Competency Scale Questions Development and Validation

DDIE Model-Based Early Childhood Teacher Disaster Safety Education Teaching Competency Scale Questions Development and Validation

Scaling Form

This paper examines the question of formal scale in acousmatic music, aiming to identify ways in which relationships between a composer’s materials shape or determine the duration of the final form. Successful short and long forms in music are traditionally regarded as encapsulating a sense of completeness with notions such as narrative, development, departure and return as informing principles – the nature of which may influence formal scale. Yet, as with many contemporary music practices, acousmatic music may not always be read in terms of such established teleological models. The digital tools we find at the heart of acousmatic music make it possible to fabricate large quantities of new sounds very quickly, with signal processing and synthesis routines capable of giving composers unanticipated sonic outputs, setting up challenges for sorting, sifting and valorising materials with a view to formal design. That given, in order to locate some formal mechanisms, attention is given to ways in which materials are initially shaped and presented in a work, using the metaphor of ‘formed and ‘forming’ spaces. Through analysis of selected acousmatic pieces the idea of the ‘design impression’ is used to show through how salient levels of musical form can be identified and that comparable readings of acousmatic forms can be made across different formal scales.

Knowledge of Nurses Toward Covid-19 at Primary Health Care

Background: Nurses' COVID-19 knowledge in primary health care is vital for managing the pandemic, including prevention, detection, and patient education. As we know, the danger of Covid-19 is not limited to workers in health centers only, but it may develop and spread to all members of society due to the lack of knowledge of health workers about methods of prevention and protection from this disease. Objective: This study assesses nurses' COVID-19 knowledge at primary healthcare centers to control the spread of the virus. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted on the knowledge of nurses about COVID-19 at PHCs in Al-Najaf city. The study spanned from March to the end of July 2023. A total of 122 samples were collected from nine PHCs in AL-Najaf quarters. using a two-part questionnaire. The first part consisted of demographic information (6 items), and the second part involved scale questions to assess nurses' knowledge (35 items). Results: The study revealed that more than half of the nurses possess moderate knowledge (53.28%), while less than half demonstrated good knowledge (40.72%). It was found that demographic information does not correlate with nurses' knowledge of COVID-19., with the exception of variations across primary healthcare centers. Conclusion: The majority of nurses working in health centers have a moderate level of knowledge about COVID-19.

The professional perception of the International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS): a pragmatic randomised clinical trial.

Introduction The International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS) was developed to standardise caries diagnosis, risk assessment and treatment decisions based on overall evidence. To evaluate its criteria in practice, a clinical trial assessed professionals' perceptions of two caries management systems.Methods A perception questionnaire was administered to two groups: one using ICCMS criteria and the other based on professional experience criteria (non-ICCMS group). The online questionnaire included quantitative scale questions to measure effort and satisfaction and two open-ended questions to collect the positive and negative perceptions of dentists by using either criteria system. The questionnaires were administered six months after the study's implementation.Results Both groups showed high levels of effort and satisfaction. Professionals using ICCMS reported more positive perceptions by citing improved diagnosis (71.4%) and standardised patient care (43%). However, they also noted negative aspects, such as increased number of questionnaires and records (58%), longer clinical sessions (43%) and higher rates of patient absenteeism (29%).Conclusion Professionals who used the ICCMS had a positive outlook on the system, with benefits seen in diagnosis and patient monitoring. However, there is room for improvement in terms of automation and simplification to enhance the professional use of the system in the clinical setting.

Phenomenological memory characteristics and impact of near-death experience in critically ill survivors: Observations at discharge and after a 1-year follow-up

BackgroundIt is not rare that intensive care unit (ICU) patients report unusual subjective experiences, ranging from a feeling of harmony with the environment to complex phenomena such as near-death experience (NDE). This 1-year follow-up study investigates the characteristics and potential global impact of the NDE memories recalled by ICU survivors. MethodWe prospectively enrolled 126 adult survivors of a prolonged (>7days) ICU stay (all etiologies), including 19 (15 %) who reported a NDE as identified by the Greyson NDE scale. The NDE group underwent a semi-structured interview one month later evaluating their memory characteristics and the associated life-threatening situation. One year after inclusion, all patients (regardless of whether they recalled an NDE) were contacted for a follow-up Greyson NDE scale assessment and questions about their ICU experience and opinions on death since discharge. ResultsThe Greyson NDE scale revealed that the most frequently reported features were altered time perception, heightened senses and life review, and the Greyson total scores did not evolve over time. NDE memories persisted, with a consequent number of phenomenological characteristics (e.g., visual details, emotions). One year post-ICU, two patients (18 %) of the NDE group and 12 (24 %) of the non-NDE group were less afraid of death. ConclusionsResults emphasize the clinical importance of interviewing all ICU patients to explore any memory after an ICU stay.

Vaccination hesitancy: Applying the protection motivation theory on parents’ information behavior

Objectives This research study investigates COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among parents in charge of vaccinating their adolescents. The study employs the threat and coping appraisals of the Protection Motivation Theory as a framework to examine parents’ information behavior toward vaccinating their adolescents. Methods A quantitative research design using online questionnaires was conducted to collect data from Jordanian parents of adolescents aged 12 to 18 years old. Using convenience sampling, 1000 questionnaires with closed-ended and Likert scale questions were distributed electronically, and only 467 response were retrieved. The study used Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data from 421 responses. Results The study found that the information behavior of parents in dealing with perceived vulnerability and response cost of the virus were significant predictors of parents’ vaccination hesitancy. The study has also found that making a vaccination decision based on the available information, response efficacy, and self-efficacy were not significant predictors of vaccination hesitancy. Surprisingly, having information on the perceived severity of the virus was found to increase vaccination hesitancy. Conclusion The study provides useful demographic information about the targeted population and suggests that vaccination promotion strategies should focus on providing accurate information about vaccine-related vulnerabilities and lowering response costs. The findings add to the existing literature on vaccination apprehension and can help guide future research and policy decisions.

Orthotist involvement in early gait rehabilitation after stroke: A cross-sectional survey of orthotists in the United Kingdom.

The role of the orthotist in early gait rehabilitation after stroke in the United Kingdom is currently poorly understood. The objective of this study was to capture current opinion and practice of orthotists on their role in early stroke gait rehabilitation in the United Kingdom. An anonymous web-based cross-sectional survey was developed and distributed to Health and Care Professions Council-registered orthotists by the mailing list of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists professional body in the United Kingdom. Survey items were multiple-choice, Likert scale, or open-ended questions to explore the experiences and opinions of orthotists in early poststroke gait rehabilitation. Responses were received from 56 participants. Orthotists reported having regular contact with patients who had a stroke within their usual clinical caseload. Multidisciplinary care was not typical with 46% respondents "rarely" seeing patients who had a stroke in joint assessment with another clinician. Confidence in managing lower limb gait difficulties was high, with 89% of orthotists feeling able to recommend a lower limb orthotic treatment. Ninety-eight percent (n = 55) of respondents agreed that orthotic assessment should be an essential element of gait re-education after stroke; however, orthotists reported limited involvement within early stroke rehabilitation. UK orthotists surveyed in this study report that orthotic treatment is an important aspect of early gait rehabilitation after stroke. Respondents report barriers to multidisciplinary working, which may affect outcomes in this patient group.

Revisiting the evaluation of IT ethical scenarios using a multidimensional scale

PurposeIn 2001, Ellis and Griffith used a multidimensional ethics scale including three subdimensions of moral equality, relativism and contractualism to examine the ethicality of IT scenarios. In the 20 plus years to follow, there has been an exponential growth in uses and users of technology. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to ascertain if the multi-item ethics measure remains valid in spite of the technological advances and progression of communication made possible through technology.Design/methodology/approachThe survey consisted of technology-related ethical situations, an ethical judgment scale, an engagement scale and demographical questions. The sample size was 366, consisting of mainly white, upperclassman, American-native males having proficient experience with computers and spending an average of 20 h or less a week on a computer.FindingsThe findings reveal that both moral equity and relativism have a positive relationship with engagement across all tested scenarios, while contractualism has a positive relationship in four scenarios. Furthermore, a significant difference between the means of gender exists in four of the six scenarios. These findings indicate that indeed college students can not only recognize, but also make an ethical decision to not engage in unethical behavior and reconfirm that using a multidimensional ethics scale is warranted.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is not without limitations. First, the data is cross-sectional and causal inferences are not warranted. Second, the sample consisted of students and may not be generalizable to employees. Therefore, future research may sample employees in a technology organization to provide greater insight into ethical judgment and engagement in such scenarios. Another limitation of this study is that the scenarios were generated from students discussing their concerns regarding various ethical judgment situations they anticipate encountering in the near future with technology. Although this method of developing scenarios addresses current concerns of students, some of the scenarios do not directly apply to the workplace and may appear to be limited in their applicability. Therefore, future studies should consider developing scenarios that reflect more practical situations that occur in the workplace in general and through work-life blending.Practical implicationsOne of the implications of these findings is that universities and business schools who embed ethics courses in the curriculum need to incorporate moral reasoning in ethics courses, as moral reasoning is an essential component of ethical decision-making and is shown to have a positive relationship with engagement in this study. By providing students with instruction on moral reasoning, universities can equip them with the skills to make ethical decisions that align with the values of their future employers and ameliorate their engagement levels. Continuing professional education in these ethical issues areas helps bridge college edification with practical career application, and ensures that as technologies and situations change, future business professionals are equipped to navigate changing environments and ethical scenarios.Social implicationsWith a brighter spotlight shining on employee ethical behavior both in and out of the workplace (Parker et al., 2019), the ability to make moral choices is vital. This study’s findings indicate that an increased focus on ethics education in universities is effective in helping future business professionals recognize and avoid ethical lapses. Therefore, it may be worthwhile for organizations to invest in ethics training programs to promote ethical decision-making skills among employees. By doing so, organizations may create a culture that values ethical behavior and provides employees with the tools and knowledge necessary to make informed and ethical decisions.Originality/valueThis study highlights the importance of ethics education and training programs and underscores the need for organizations to foster a culture of ethical behavior. Additionally, the study’s findings regarding gender differences call for greater efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace, particularly in leadership positions.