Evaluation of Studies on the Measurement Properties of Self-Reported Instruments
10.1016/j.anr.2020.11.004
- Author:
Eun-Hyun LEE
1
;
Eun Hee KANG
;
Hyun-Jung KANG
Author Information
1. Graduate School of Public Health, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Asian Nursing Research
2020;14(5):267-276
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to evaluate studies on the measurement properties of self-reported instruments.
Methods:This descriptive review included studies on measurement properties that were reported in Asian Nursing Research over a five-year period from 2016 to September 2020. Nine key measurement properties were reviewed for each study: content validity, structural validity, internal consistency, cross-cultural validity/measurement invariance, reliability, measurement error, criterion validity, hypotheses-testing construct validity, and responsiveness.
Results:The most commonly applied measurement properties were structural validity and internal consistency. However, structural validity using confirmatory factor analysis or item response theory/Rasch analysis needs to be rigorously analyzed and interpreted. None of the studies assessed measurement error and responsiveness.
Conclusion:It is recommended for nursing researchers to assess measurement properties beyond structural validity and internal consistency using more rigorous methodologies.
