Asian Nurs Res.  2012 Dec;6(4):137-142.

Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of Belongingness Scale-Clinical Placement Experience

• Kim M
• Jung D

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this cross-sectional survey was to determine the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the Belongingness Scale-Clinical Placement Experience (BS-CPE).
METHODS
The study conducted a cross-sectional survey which used a self-report questionnaire. A convenient sampling method was utilized, and data on 335 students was gathered. We verified construct validity by performing confirmatory factor analysis.
RESULTS
The overall Cronbach's alpha score was .90 (range: .71-.84). BS-CPE was correlated with self-respect (r = .47, p < .001) and self-directed learning (r = .50, p < .001). The original BS-CPE was modified based on the validity test.
CONCLUSION
This modified Korean version of the BS-CPE is applicable for use with university undergraduates to measure belongingness in clinical practice.

Keyword

clinical practice pattern; nursing students; reliability and validity

MeSH Terms

Cross-Sectional Studies
Humans
Learning
Physician's Practice Patterns
Reproducibility of Results
Students, Nursing
Surveys and Questionnaires