Development and Validation of an Instrument to Measure Transformation From Study Abroad

Abstract

Study abroad has the potential to lead to perspective transformation, the highest level of learning. Instruments are lacking to quantitatively measure the effectiveness of the study abroad experience in terms of student learning outcomes. Obtaining such data could be used to better evaluate teaching methods. Informed by qualitative research, an instrument was developed to measure transformation from study abroad. The scale content validity index was 0.82, demonstrating strong validity. Although further testing is needed, this instrument presents a way to examine the impact of study abroad so that learners may be better prepared to attend to the global community.

Cultural Humility Toolkit

“…To assess for a change using quantitative methods, there are several reliable and valid instruments in nursing that are recommended: Foronda's Cultural Humility Scale, 28 Transformation Scale, 29 Transcultural Self-Efficacy Tool, 30 Cultural Self-Efficacy Scale, 31 and Inventory for Assessing the Process of Cultural Competency Revised. 32 Nurse educators may examine for change by conducting interventional studies using pre/posttest designs.…”