Development of the Nursing Students’ Ethical Behavior Self-Evaluation Scale in Nursing Practice

Abstract

This study aimed to development of the Nursing Students’ Ethical Behavior Self-Evaluation Scale in Nursing Practice. A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted with 1,361 fourth-year nursing students in baccalaureate programs, and data from 302 students were analyzed. Using item analysis and exploratory factor analysis, 19 items and four factors of the Nursing Students’ Ethical Behavior Evaluation Scale in Nursing Practice were extracted: “seeking and giving dignified care that captures individuality,” “respect for human rights of patients,” “responsible execution through collaboration,” and “autonomous learning attitude.” Confirmatory factor analysis yielded GFI=0.904, AGFI=0.874, CFI=0.946, and RMSEA=0.061. Cronbach’s alpha for the subscales ranged from 0.825 to 0.886. The correlation of the Nursing Students’ Ethical Behavior Evaluation Scale in Nursing Practice with the Self-Efficacy Scale for Nursing Students during Clinical Training was 0.602. Using the test-retest method, the correlation for the subscales range from 0.503 to 0.709. The reliability and validity of the Nursing Students’ Ethical Behavior Self-Evaluation Scale in Nursing Practice were verified.