Reliability and Validity of the 15-Item Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy in French and English
Introduction: The Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy Scale was originally developed as a 30-item self-report instrument designed as an evaluation tool for training providers and a reflection tool for course participants. Remote first aid training courses and programs are designed for remote communitie...
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Introduction: The Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy Scale was originally developed as a 30-item self-report instrument designed as an evaluation tool for training providers and a reflection tool for course participants. Remote first aid training courses and programs are designed for remote communities, worksites, and other wilderness contexts involving activities such as recreation, education, and therapy. Self-efficacy refers to the strength of the beliefs a person has in their capacity to organize and take the necessary actions towards any given attainment. The purpose of our study was to measure the reliability and validity of the 15-Item Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy Scale (RFA SES) in French and English populations.
Methods: Alumni from SIRIUSMEDx wilderness first aid courses were invited via email to complete either a French or English online questionnaire at two different time periods (T1 & T2). Data collection involved using online questionnaires containing demographic questions, the 15-Item RFA SES, and the 10-Item Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Data analysis involved assessing the scale for internal consistency, test re-test reliability, and concurrent validity.
Results: There were 58 French and 47 English alumni respondents from SIRIUSMEDx courses for a total of 105 respondents. Internal consistency was high amongst the French group (alpha = .95) and the English group (alpha = .92). Test re-test reliability was high amongst the French group, (r = 0.78, p < .01), and the English group (r = .92, p < .01). The correlations between the RFS SES and GSES were positive and moderate in the French group (r = 0.53, p < .01), as well as in the English group (r = 0.32, p = .03).
Conclusions: Results from this study suggest that both the French and English 15-Item RFA SES are reliable and valid. This shorter 15-item version is now available for use, along with the original validated 30-Item version of the RFA SES. Future research should focus on validation of the scale in other contexts and populations, using the scale as a participant reflection tool, and using it for evaluation of training programs and courses.
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| spelling | doaj.art-eb4593997fda4306871689aded2022ef2023-12-31T11:00:04ZengLaurentian University Library & ArchivesDiversity of Research in Health Journal2561-16662023-12-016210.28984/drhj.v6i2.432Reliability and Validity of the 15-Item Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy in French and English Vincent GagnonStephen RitchieBruce OddsonJonah D'AngeloJames LittleMarc Gosselin Introduction: The Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy Scale was originally developed as a 30-item self-report instrument designed as an evaluation tool for training providers and a reflection tool for course participants. Remote first aid training courses and programs are designed for remote communities, worksites, and other wilderness contexts involving activities such as recreation, education, and therapy. Self-efficacy refers to the strength of the beliefs a person has in their capacity to organize and take the necessary actions towards any given attainment. The purpose of our study was to measure the reliability and validity of the 15-Item Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy Scale (RFA SES) in French and English populations. Methods: Alumni from SIRIUSMEDx wilderness first aid courses were invited via email to complete either a French or English online questionnaire at two different time periods (T1 & T2). Data collection involved using online questionnaires containing demographic questions, the 15-Item RFA SES, and the 10-Item Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Data analysis involved assessing the scale for internal consistency, test re-test reliability, and concurrent validity. Results: There were 58 French and 47 English alumni respondents from SIRIUSMEDx courses for a total of 105 respondents. Internal consistency was high amongst the French group (alpha = .95) and the English group (alpha = .92). Test re-test reliability was high amongst the French group, (r = 0.78, p < .01), and the English group (r = .92, p < .01). The correlations between the RFS SES and GSES were positive and moderate in the French group (r = 0.53, p < .01), as well as in the English group (r = 0.32, p = .03). Conclusions: Results from this study suggest that both the French and English 15-Item RFA SES are reliable and valid. This shorter 15-item version is now available for use, along with the original validated 30-Item version of the RFA SES. Future research should focus on validation of the scale in other contexts and populations, using the scale as a participant reflection tool, and using it for evaluation of training programs and courses. https://pubs.biblio.laurentian.ca/index.php/drhj-rdrs/article/view/432French Scale Validation, Remote First Aid, Scale Validation, Self-Efficacy |
| spellingShingle | Vincent Gagnon Stephen Ritchie Bruce Oddson Jonah D'Angelo James Little Marc Gosselin Reliability and Validity of the 15-Item Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy in French and English Diversity of Research in Health Journal French Scale Validation, Remote First Aid, Scale Validation, Self-Efficacy |
| title | Reliability and Validity of the 15-Item Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy in French and English |
| title_full | Reliability and Validity of the 15-Item Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy in French and English |
| title_fullStr | Reliability and Validity of the 15-Item Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy in French and English |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reliability and Validity of the 15-Item Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy in French and English |
| title_short | Reliability and Validity of the 15-Item Remote First Aid Self-Efficacy in French and English |
| title_sort | reliability and validity of the 15 item remote first aid self efficacy in french and english |
| topic | French Scale Validation, Remote First Aid, Scale Validation, Self-Efficacy |
| url | https://pubs.biblio.laurentian.ca/index.php/drhj-rdrs/article/view/432 |
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