Construct Validity Of Scale Research Articles

Succession, Identity, and Consumption Scale of Prescriptive Ageism: Italian Validation and Invariance by Gender and Age.

The aim of the work was to achieve the Italian validation of the Succession, Identity, and Consumption Scale of Prescriptive Ageism (SIC) developed by North and Fiske. SIC is a measure of prescriptive ageism, which incorporates intergenerational tensions over practical and symbolic resources. To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the scale, two studies were conducted. Study 1 included 931 Italian participants (mean age: 30.94; range: 18-67 years; 50.5% female) and was conducted to test the scale's structure and construct validity. Study 2 comprised 1015 Italian participants (mean age: 30.73 years; age range: 18-67; 53.5% female) and investigated the scale's structure, construct validity, and invariance by gender and age. Confirmatory factorial analyses confirmed the three-factor solution to be invariant across sex and age groups. The scale also demonstrated high internal reliability. SIC scores correlated positively with traditional measures for detecting prejudice and stereotypes towards older people. The results of the present work show that the SIC scale of Prescriptive Ageism is a valid tool for measuring prescriptive beliefs about older adults that are the basis of intergenerational tensions.

Development and validation of the self-regulation of blood donation scale for blood donors

BackgroundBecause knowledge of blood donor motivation is crucial in guiding recruitment and retention efforts, the present study aimed at developing and validating a new scale as a multidimensional measure of blood donation motivation from the perspective of the self- determination theory. MethodsThis study was conducted in three phases from September 2022 to May 2023. The first phase involved developing a draft scale based on a literature review. In the second phase, face and content validity were performed. The third phase used a cross-sectional design to assess the construct validity and internal consistency of the initial scale following administration to blood donors with a history of at least one previous whole blood donation who visited the largest blood transfusion center in Iran. Of the 420 subjects who were recruited using a mixed sampling method, 343 who fully completed the initial version of the scale were subjected to an construct validity assessment using exploratory factor analysis with Equamax rotation and internal consistency using McDonald's omega coefficient. Main resultsThe initial version of the scale consisted of 30 survey items with both a content validity ratio and a content validity index of 0.99. Exploratory factor analysis identified 24 items; grouped in six regulation factors (non-regulation, external regulation, introjected regulation, identified regulation, integrated regulation, and intrinsic regulation). The factors demonstrated adequate internal consistency with ω values ranging from 0.60 to 0.79. ConclusionThe present study provides psychometric support for the newly developed questionnaire to evaluate donation motivation among blood donors in Iran or in other countries with similar language, and religious and cultural values.

71 Development and validation of the COCINL scale assessing family resilience in the NICU among parents of preterm infants

Abstract Background Given the negative impact of parental distress on preterm infants and their families, examining the role of family resilience in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a promising avenue for promoting parental mental health while remaining consistent with family-centered care. A tool to assess NICU family resilience is essential to guide care and research, yet none specifically adapted for the neonatal context exists to date according to a recent systematic review. Objectives Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop and validate a new scale, the COCINL scale, designed to measure family resilience in the context of neonatal care among French-speaking parents of preterm infants. Design/Methods This methodological design study was carried out in four successive phases: (I) compilation of an item pool (II) mixed-method evaluation of content validity (clarity, relevance, representativeness) involving 12 experts, (III) pre-testing and electronic administration of the COCINL scale, along with a measure of psychological distress (Kessler-6) and an open-ended self-report question on family resilience to parents of preterm infants (n=88) and (IV) psychometric testing of the COCINL scale (internal consistency, construct validity, exploratory sensitivity and specificity). Parents of preterm infants and experts were recruited by convenience sampling from two urban, level III NICUs. Results From a pool of 112 items, 55 items were favorably evaluated after content validation (S-CVI>0.95). Based on preliminary interitem correlations and internal consistency results, the COCINL scale was shortened to 42 items and divided in four subscales. High internal consistency is also shown in subscales (0.796 to 0.908) and total scale (0.937) Cronbach’s alphas. The COCINL scale displays adequate construct validity, as determined by the Pearson correlation obtained between scores of family resilience and psychological distress (r=-0.236, p=0.027). Strong in between correlations of the four subscales and with the COCINL total score (0.732 to 0.851), further indicated good construct validity. Exploratory sensitivity and specificity analysis revealed the COCINL scale compares to participants' self-reported perception of family resilience (AUC 0.754). Conclusion The COCINL scale has shown strong evidence of validity and internal consistency. Thus, the scale can be recommended for research use as a measure of family resilience in the neonatal context. Still, additional evidence of its validity and reliability should be compiled before clinical use is considered. The COCINL scale could potentially support the development, evaluation and implementation of nursing interventions consistent with the family-centered care approach being promoted in NICUs across Canada and worldwide.

Examining the construct validity of the trait fear scale in Chinese undergraduates

Examining the construct validity of the trait fear scale in Chinese undergraduates

Development and validation of the ethnic trust scale in China.

Considerable research has shown that ethnic trust reflects the existence of friendly relations among all ethnic groups and ethnic individuals, and can help in resolving ethnic conflicts and contradictions, promoting exchanges among various ethnic groups, which is highly relevant to social stability. This research, including three studies, aimed to explore the conceptual structure of ethnic trust in China, and develop and validate a measurement of the ethnic trust scale. In the first study, we used free association and in-depth interview methodology, applied cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling analysis, and grounded theory to construct the theoretical framework of Chinese people's ethnic trust concept. In the second study, we constructed an initial inventory based on the concept dimensions of ethnic trust established in the first study. We screened items by item analysis and extracted common factors using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), thus determining a total of 48 items in the two subscales (interpersonal-oriented ethnic trust subscale and the intergroup-oriented subscale), which consisted of two dimensions including particular trust and universal trust. In the third study, we used first-and second-order confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to test the scale's construct validity. The results indicated a good fit between the two-factor model and the data. And the ethnic trust scale showed very good internal consistency (Cronbach alpha >0.89) and test-retest reliability >0.70. Based on our results, have formed a ethnic trust scale by keeping 48 items, which can beused to measure the levels of interpersonal-oriented and group-oriented ethnic trust within the Chinese cultural context.

Development of Cartoon-based Dental Anxiety Scale for Children: Validation and Reliability.

Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is a common, deterring problem affecting children, which has a significant negative impact on children's oral health, leading to avoidance of dental care, poor dental hygiene, and an increased risk of dental caries and other oral health problems. The Oddbods DFA assessment is an innovative, child-friendly instrument that has been developed to assess DFA in children. To evaluate the reliability and validity of the scale, and to examine the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and criterion and construct validity of the scale. This study has assessed the reliability, criterion validity, and construct validity of the novel Oddbods anxiety assessment scale among 4-6-year-old children. Different samples were recruited to assess different criteria. A normative study was done to assess the distribution of age of the children according to anxiety levels. For assessing the test's retest reliability statistically, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 23.0, Cronbach's α, interclass correlation coefficient, and t-test were used. For evaluating the criterion validity, the Spearman correlation coefficient was used. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) test was used in an exploratory factor analysis to determine whether the sample size was sufficient for the factor analysis. The scale had a high positive correlation with the modified child dental anxiety scale (MCDAS), which is considered a gold standard, and a higher Cronbach's α value, which proved its internal consistency. It also showed a significant difference between anxious and nonanxious children, but there were no differences in the scores with respect to age. The present scale proved to be a very effective tool for assessing DFA among young children. It is important to identify children at risk of dental anxiety. This scale helps to follow-up on children for their innate DFA, evaluate the efficacy of dental anxiety interventions, enhance communication, and improve access to dental care by encouraging children to seek dental care without fear or hesitation, promoting preventive care and better oral health outcomes. Fathima A, Ravikumar R, Chellappa LR. Development of Cartoon-based Dental Anxiety Scale for Children: Validation and Reliability. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(7):796-801.

Development and validation of the job stressor scale for specialty nurses.

Specialty nurses play a crucial role in specialized nursing practice, teaching, management, and research. These nurses often face significant work pressure; therefore, scientifically and effectively assessing their job stress and its sources is vital for enhancing the quality of their work. However, there is currently a dearth of verified assessment tools for measuring job stressors among specialty nurses. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and test an instrument to assess the job stressors applicable to specialty nurses. We conducted a multiphase mixed-methods study. The initial scale items were developed from a literature review and structured interviews. The scale was then refined through two rounds of expert consultation (N = 14) and a primary test (N = 20). A main survey (N = 552) was then conducted to evaluate the scale's construct validity and reliability using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The final scale comprises four dimensions with 27 items. The factors included "specialized nursing and work," "workload and time allocation," "patient care," and "work resources and environment." The EFA explained 69.10% of the variance, while the CFA confirmed a good model fit. The content validity index was 0.980 at the scale level and 0.790-1.000 at the item level. The scale's reliability was supported by its high Cronbach's α (0.958), test-retest reliability (0.946), and split-half reliability (0.868). Our findings indicate that the job stressor scale developed in this study is valid and reliable, and is recommended for use among specialty nurses to assess their stressors.

Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study

Objective: This study aims to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Reproductive Autonomy Scale. Methods: A methodological study was conducted with 320 women who sought treatment in a Family Health Center between November 5, 2022, and February 1, 2023. Data were collected through the Personal Information Form and the Turkish version of the Reproductive Autonomy Scale. The content validity index (CVI-Lawshe technique) was used to analyze the agreement in expert opinions. While Pearson correlation analysis was used for the test-retest analysis of the scale and its sub-scales, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was utilized to analyze the internal consistency of the scale and its sub-scales. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were utilized to test the scale's construct validity. These factor analyses were conducted separately in two samples divided randomly. Results: The adequacy of the sample size was calculated using the Kaiser-Maier Oklin (KMO) value, which was found to be 0.704. The significance value of Bartlett's Test of Sphericity (χ91 196.033. p < .001) was below 0.05, indicating that a factor analysis may be useful with the data. A three-factor structure explaining %77.84 of the variance and having an eigenvalue above one was obtained due to the varimax axis rotation. All the items were included in the factors in the original scale, and a structure with factor loadings ranging between 0.589 and 0.917 emerged. The model was found to fit the data for the overall scale. Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficients of the scale were calculated as 0.903, 0.891, 0.928, and 0.918 for the total score, decision-making, freedom from coercion, and communication sub-scales, respectively. Conclusion: The Reproductive Autonomy Scale was found to be a valid and reliable measurement tool for the Turkish population.

The Mpox Vaccine Hesitancy Scale for Mpox: Links with Vaccination Intention among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Six Cities of China.

Vaccine hesitancy is a significant barrier to achieving high vaccination rates, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM), a group at increased risk for Mpox. This study aimed to develop and validate a Mpox vaccine hesitancy scale specifically tailored for Chinese MSM, grounded in the protection motivation theory (PMT). An online survey through snowball sampling was conducted from October 2023 to March 2024, collecting 2403 valid responses across six representative regions in China. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted to evaluate the scale's construct validity, while reliability was assessed using Cronbach's α coefficient. The predictive validity of the scale was analyzed using Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis. EFA ultimately retained 22 items in the Mpox vaccination scale and identified four distinct dimensions: Maladaptive Rewards (seven items), Self-efficacy (seven items), Response Efficacy (four items), and Response Costs (four items). These dimensions were confirmed by CFA, which demonstrated satisfactory model fit indices (χ²/df = 4.382, RMSEA = 0.053, SRMR = 0.048, GFI = 0.935, CFI = 0.967, NFI = 0.958, TLI = 0.963, and IFI =0.967). All indices were within acceptable ranges. The scale exhibited good internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.906, and strong content validity, with an S-CVI/Ave of 0.952. The scale's predictive accuracy was evaluated using Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis. When used to evaluate the scale's predictive accuracy, it yielded an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.854 after adjustments, indicating good predictive ability between high and low hesitancy. This scale provides a reliable and valid tool for assessing Mpox vaccine hesitancy among MSM and can be used to gauge Mpox vaccination intention within this group.

Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Greek Version of the Attitudes toward Transgendered Individuals Scale.

Numerous investigations have consistently underscored the impact of societal stigma on the well-being of transgender individuals. The primary objective of the current research is to translate and adapt the Attitudes Toward Transgendered Individuals Scale into the Greek language. This scale specifically assesses stigma, excluding components such as discreteness and violence, and is tailored to evaluate individuals within the general populace. Employing confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and assessing gender metric equivalence, the analyses yielded highly favorable outcomes, demonstrating excellent scale fit, reliability, and construct validity, reflecting the robustness of the adapted tool for the Greek population.

Development of a Measure of Anti-Rape Attitudes as a Potential Protective Factor Against Rape Perpetration.

The role of attitudes toward women and sexual violence in predicting men's perpetration of rape has been well documented in the literature. While research on rape perpetration has primarily focused on identifying risk factors, the limited understanding of protective factors has hindered the development of psychometric measures to assess attitudinal protective factors. However, comprehending these protective factors is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the risk of rape perpetration and the advancement of strength-based approaches. This research describes the development of a new scale designed to measure anti-rape attitudes (ARA) in young heterosexual men. To generate the initial item pool, relevant information was gathered from sexual violence support service websites and academic literature. This item pool underwent an external expert review for further item generation and cognitive interviews for content validation. This qualitative phase was followed by four quantitative studies for item reduction and scale validation. The resulting 19-item scale demonstrates good internal consistency (Cronbach's α = .84). The ARA scale exhibits strong negative correlations with rape myth acceptance (RMA) and hostile sexism, and strong positive correlations with positive consent attitudes (PCA), supporting the scale's construct validity. We further conducted hierarchical regression analyses to test the unique relationship of ARA with those constructs while controlling for RMA. These showed that ARA have significant, unique associations with PCA and ambivalent sexism. The development of this new scale enables a more comprehensive assessment of the risk of rape perpetration and opens up new avenues for research on protective factors against rape. Ultimately, this study constitutes an important step toward fostering strength-based approaches to combat sexual violence.

Development of the Chinese coaches' autonomy-supportive-laissez-faire coaching style scale.

The autonomy-supportive coaching style is recognized for its positive impact on athletes' well-being and performance. However, the transition of excessive autonomy into a laissez-faire coaching style has not been thoroughly examined within the context of coach evaluation scales. Existing scales focus predominantly on the positive dimensions of autonomy support, and do not possess the capabilities to measure outcomes which may be viewed as negative or other outcomes. This study aims to integrate the autonomy-supportive and laissez-faire coaching styles within the same measurement framework. Our study developed a comprehensive scale to assess both the autonomy-supportive and laissez-faire coaching styles, drawing on items from the Sport Climate Questionnaire for autonomy support and adapting items from leadership research for laissez-faire coaching. We conducted two studies: the first with 148 athletes to refine the laissez-faire items and the second with 460 athletes to validate the full scale, utilizing exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and correlation analysis. We also measured internal consistency and split-half reliability. The finalized scale includes a 6-item autonomy-supportive subscale and a 5-item laissez-faire subscale. Validation processes confirmed the scale's construct and criterion validity, alongside its reliability. The Chinese Coaches' Autonomy-Supportive-Laissez-Faire Coaching Style Scale effectively captures both the beneficial and potentially detrimental aspects of coaching styles, addressing a critical gap in the literature and providing a reliable tool for evaluating coaching approaches.

Development and validation of gestational diabetes mellitus health literacy scale

ObjectiveWhile there are various health literacy scales that exist, none of health literacy scale suitable for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). To address this gap, this study aimed to develop GDM health literacy scale and evaluate its psychometric properties. MethodsBased on the Delphi expert consultation, we developed the initial GDM health literacy scale. Item analysis was taken using a sample (n = 299) recruited in China to form formal scale. Additional participants (n = 395) completed survey to assess the internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability, content validity, construct validity and criterion correlation validity of scale. ResultsThe scale performed well in terms of internal consistency reliability, content validity, construct validity and criterion correlation validity. Test-retest reliability indicated that the instrument was effective at measuring health literacy of GDM over time. ConclusionThe scale is a reliable and valid measure of six domains of health literacy for GDM. Practice implicationsThe scale can be used to effectively evaluate the level of health literacy of pregnant women with GDM. The information can provide targeted health support for pregnant women with GDM to improve their health literacy and self-management ability.

PAS-7 is Superior to APAIS for Assessing Preoperative Anxiety in the Chinese Population

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to analyze the reliability and validity of the Perioperative Anxiety Scale-7 (PAS-7), which was created by Chinese medical professionals, by using State-Trait Anxiety Scale (STAI-S) as the standard for the diagnosis of preoperative anxiety. To compare whether there is a difference between the PAS-7 and the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) in the diagnosis of preoperative anxiety in the Chinese population. DesignThis study was an observational study. MethodsThe PAS-7, APAIS, and STAI-S were all completed the day before surgery. The internal consistency test was used to evaluate the scale's reliability, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to assess the scale's construct validity. Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between PAS-7 and STAI-S, and APAIS. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve were used to compare the diagnostic value of PAS-7 and APAIS.Findings:The PAS-7 Cronbach's α coefficient was 0.804. The indicators of the overall fitting coefficient were within the acceptable range. PAS-7 scores correlated well with STAI-S and APAIS scores (p<0.01). The area under the ROC curve of PAS-7 was 0.808 (0.752-0.856), and the area under the ROC curve of APAIS was 0.674 (0.611-0.733). The difference between areas was 0.133 (0.0612-0.206), P<0.001, and the diagnostic value of PAS-7 was higher than that of APAIS.Conclusions:The PAS-7 scale has high reliability and validity and can assess preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing elective surgery. PAS-7 is superior to APAIS for assessing preoperative anxiety in the Chinese population.

The Validity and Responsiveness of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale in Patients With First Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

The purpose of this study was to assess the content, construct, and discriminative validity and responsiveness of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) in patients with thumb carpometacarpal arthritis. Data were collected at Xpert Clinics, comprising 34 outpatient hand surgery and hand therapy clinics in the Netherlands. We included 267 patients for content validity and 323 patients for construct validity and responsiveness. The PSFS items were classified into the International Classification of Function Core Set for Hand Conditions to assess content validity. We used hypothesis testing to investigate the construct validity and responsiveness. The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire was used as a comparator instrument. The standardized response mean was calculated to evaluate the magnitude of change. For discriminative validity, we used independent t tests to discriminate between satisfied and dissatisfied patients. We classified 98% of the PSFS items in the International Classification of Function "activities" and "participation" domains, indicating good content validity. Two of six hypotheses for construct validity and three of six hypotheses for responsiveness were confirmed. The standardized response mean for the PSFS was 0.57 (0.46-0.68) and 0.47 (0.35-0.58) for the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire total score. The mean PSFS score showed good discriminative validity because it could distinguish between satisfied and dissatisfied patients at the 3-month follow-up. The PSFS scores showed good content and discriminative validity in patients with first carpometacarpal arthritis. Hypothesis testing for responsiveness and construct validity indicates that the PSFS measures a unique construct different from the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire. The PSFS may be a useful scale for measuring the patient-specific status of individuals with thumb carpometacarpal arthritis.

Psychometric properties of the Decisional Conflict Scale in a sample of perinatal women with depressive symptoms: A study in Portugal and Norway

ObjectiveTo assess the psychometric properties, i.e., reliability and construct validity of the 16-item Decisional Conflict Scale (DCS) and sub-scales in women with perinatal depressive symptoms in Norway and Portugal. MethodsWe included 415 women in Portugal and 163 in Norway (≥18 years) who were pregnant or had given birth in the last 12 months and presenting with active depressive symptoms. Women replied to the original DCS items. We conducted confirmatory factor analysis, estimated internal consistency reliability, and examined factorial invariance across country, perinatal status, and treatment uptake. ResultsThe DCS factor model had good fit to the data, with all items loading significantly on their respective factor (.585 to .958). There was configural invariance of the DCS across countries, treatment, and perinatal status. The internal consistency of the total DCS (Cronbach’s alpha) was .958, and for the subscales it ranged from .798 to .947. ConclusionsThe DCS is a valid and reliable measure of the decisional conflict in women with perinatal depressive symptoms in Portugal and Norway. Practice ImplicationsMeasuring the extent of decisional conflict regarding treatment and the effect of multiple interventions towards its reduction, is critical to facilitate the decision-making process of women with perinatal mental illness.

Development of the Acute Coronary Syndrome Predictive Scale.

The use of a predictive scale for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) can play an essential role in screening high-risk individuals. This study aimed to develop the ACS predictive scale (ACS-PS) and investigate its construct validity, reliability, sensitivity and specificity. This was a retrospective methodological study with the aim of developing a predictive scale for ACS in Iran in 2019. In this study, the content validity (content validity index [CVI] and content validity ratio [CVR]), construct validity, sensitivity, specificity, cutoff point and internal consistency of the 13-item scale for predicting ACS (in Persian) were investigated. Participants included patients with a definite diagnosis of ACS (n=150) and a healthy group without ACS (n=143). The score range of the 13-item scale was 0-130, and with a cutoff point of 11.5, both the sensitivity and specificity of the scale were 0.75. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.80. The present study introduced a sensitive and specific scale for predicting ACS. The ACS-PS is a partially short-form scale and requires less time to complete.

Exploring Digital Competencies: Validation and Reliability of an Instrument for the Educational Community and for all Educational Stages

AbstractDigital competencies are very significant in terms of integrating digital resources into educational processes. This study presents the validity and reliability of an instrument created by Carrera et al. (2011), in order to evaluate the basic digital competence of the three main educational agents of the educational community (teachers, students, and parents) for all educational stages (Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education and Higher Education), making use of digital resources to (1) Skills in management and transfer of technological data, (2) Software and hardware skills, (3) Web navigation skills, (4) Skills in using word processors, (5) Data processing and management skills, y (6) Multimedia presentation design skills. The application of the instrument was carried out with a sample of 1,149 participants from all educational stages, coming from the entire territory of the Dominican Republic. Reliability was assessed using various measures, including Cronbach’s Alpha, Spearman-Brown Coefficient, Guttman’s Two Halves, McDonald’s Omega, and composite reliability. To validate the instrument, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were carried out with the purpose of understanding the validity and dimensionality of the scale (comprehension validity, construct validity, convergent, discriminant and invariance validity). The results demonstrated highly satisfactory reliability, and in terms of construct validity, a good fit of the model was observed, valid for any educational agent and for any educational stage. The final version of the instrument consists of 20 items classified into six latent factors.

El análisis factorial: una introducción conceptual para la enseñanza y aprendizaje

The aim of this article is to provide a didactic exposition of the key notions and concepts of Factor Analysis (FA), a statistical technique widely utilized in the analysis of the psychometric properties and construct validity of measurement instruments and scales in quantitative research within psychology and related fields. This paper proposes a strong conceptual link between the Classical Test Theory (CTT), its initial assumption (X = V + e), and the fundamental equation of factor analysis. This connection explains the underlying logic of this statistical technique, which is commonly used in psychology. A case study based on the validation of H factor of the PI-HEXACO-60 is presented to offer a more detailed explanation of the concepts, procedures, and results of factorial analysis.

INDONESIAN NURSES CULTURAL COMPETENCE: THE DEVELOPMENT AND PILOT TESTING OF INSTRUMENT

Introduction: This paper outlines the development and validation of the Indonesian Nurse's Cultural Competency Scale (IPNCCS) in response to the absence of such instrument for Indonesian nurses. Purpose: The aim was to create an instrument that accurately measures cultural competence among Indonesian nurses. Methods: The study followed a methodological approach in two phases, beginning with item generation through literature review, expert evaluation, and pilot testing with a sample of 50 Indonesian nurses. Result: Through item analysis, the scale's construct validity and reliability were established. The final scale comprises 46 items across five dimensions, showing strong internal consistency reliability (overall Cronbach’s alpha of .942, dimension Cronbach’s alpha ranging from .792 to .918), content validity, and construct validity. In conclusion, the INCCS offers a reliable and valid tool for assessing professional nurse competencies within diverse clinical settings in Indonesia. KEYWORDS: Competence, Cultural competency, Indonesian nurse, Nursing, Reliability, Validity