Survey Instrument Validity Part I: Principles of Survey Instrument Development and Validation in Athletic Training Education Research

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Title: Survey Instrument Validity Part I: Principles of Survey Instrument Development and Validation in Athletic Training Education Research
Language: English
Authors: Burton, Laura J., Mazerolle, Stephanie M.
Source: Athletic Training Education Journal. Jan-Mar 2011 6(1):27-35.
Availability: National Athletic Trainers' Association. 2952 Stemmons Freeway Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75247. Tel: 214-637-6282; Fax: 214-637-2206; e-mail: ATEdJournal@gmail.com; Web site: http://nataej.org/journal-information.htm
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2011
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Athletics, Research Methodology, Construct Validity, Validity, Measures (Individuals), Data Collection, Researchers, Surveys, Training, Trainers, Burnout, Reliability, Factor Analysis, Predictive Validity, Evaluation
ISSN: 1947-380X
Abstract: Context: Instrument validation is an important facet of survey research methods and athletic trainers must be aware of the important underlying principles. Objective: To discuss the process of survey development and validation, specifically the process of construct validation. Background: Athletic training researchers frequently employ the use of survey research for topics such as clinical instruction and supervision, burnout, and professional development; however, researchers have not always used proper procedures to ensure instrument validity and reliability for the data collection process. Description: Four major methods exist to establish the validity of an instrument: face, content, criterion related, and construct. When developing a survey to measure a previously unexplored construct (eg, an athletic trainer's attitudes toward appropriate exertional heat stroke treatment), researchers should employ a four-step process: (1) defining constructs and content domain, (2) generating and judging measurement items, (3) designing and conducting studies to develop a scale, and (4) finalizing the scale. Clinical Advantages: Establishing the validity of a survey instrument strengthens the data yielded from the data collection process, which allows for greater confidence in the interpretation of the results from the survey. Conclusions: Construct validity, although a time-intensive process, is necessary to ensure accuracy and validity of the survey instrument. (Contains 2 tables and 2 figures.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 25
Entry Date: 2011
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