Health Sciences Graduate Students’ Perceptions of the Quality of their Supervision: A Measurement Scale

We developed and evaluated the G3S-SP, a scale measuring health sciences graduate students’ perceptions of the quality of their supervision. The scale was developed from a literature review and existing questionnaires. Feedback from health sciences graduate students and supervisors led to a revised version of the scale that was mailed to 215 students enrolled in eight programs of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Sherbrooke. Analyses show that mean satisfaction scores differ signifi cantly across programs (p=0.036), which supports the scale’s discriminant validity. Factor analysis revealed a two-factor structure accounting for 84% of the variance. The first factor (α=0.88) assesses the supervisors’ involvement in the design and conduct of the student’s research project, while the second (α=0.76) refers to student-supervisor relationships. We conclude that the G3S-SP is a valuable tool to monitor health sciences graduate students’ perception of the quality of their supervision and to identify areas that need improvement. Nous avons développé puis évalué l’échelle G3S-SP, laquelle mesure la qualité de l’encadrement aux études supérieures telle qu’elle est perçue par les étudiantes et étudiants en sciences de la santé. L’échelle a été construite à partir de la littérature et de questionnaires existants, puis révisée suite aux commentaires d’étudiants et de directeurs de recherche en sciences de la santé. La version fi nale a été postée à 215 personnes étudiant à l’un des huit programmes de la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé de l’Université de Sherbrooke. L’analyse démontre que les scores moyens de satisfaction diffèrent signifi cativement selon les programmes (p=0,036), un résultat qui témoigne de la validité discriminante de l’échelle. L’analyse factorielle révèle une structure à deux facteurs expliquant 84 % de la variance. Le premier facteur (α=0,88) évalue l’implication du directeur dans la conception et la réalisation du projet de recherche étudiant, tandis que le second (α=0,76) réfère aux relations étudiant-directeur. Nous concluons que l’échelle G3S-SP est utile pour décrire la perception qu’ont les étudiantes et étudiants en sciences de la santé de la qualité de leur encadrement et identifi er les améliorations qui s’imposent.

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The majority of library clients still use person-to-person interaction when asking reference questions

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice ◽

10.18438/b87p4b ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 92

Author(s):

Suzanne Pamela Lewis

Keyword(s):

Graduate Students ◽

Literature Review ◽

The United States ◽

Health Sciences ◽

End User ◽

Virtual Reference ◽

Reference Services ◽

Digital Reference ◽

Reference Service ◽

The University

A review of: De Groote, Sandra L. “Questions Asked at the Virtual and Physical Health Sciences Reference Desk: How Do They Compare and What Do They Tell Us?” Medical Reference Services Quarterly 24.2 (Summer 2005): 11-23. Objective – To identify similarities and differences in the questions asked at the virtual and physical reference desks of a health sciences library, in order to better understand user needs and highlight areas for service improvement. Also to retrospectively analyze reference statistics collected over the previous six years. Design – Use study; retrospective study of reference statistics for the period July 1997 to June 2003; literature review. Setting – Large academic health sciences library in the United States. Subjects – All questions asked at the reference and information desks, plus questions submitted to the University-wide virtual reference service and answered by a health sciences librarian, over a period of one month. The questions were asked by faculty, staff, students and members of the public. Methods – A literature review was carried out to examine the types of information/reference questions typically asked in health sciences libraries both before and after the mass introduction of remote end-user searching of online resources and the establishment of virtual reference services. Next, the reference statistics collected at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Library of the Health Sciences between July 1997 and June 2003 were examined. For most of this period a digital reference service was offered using a listserv address to which patrons would submit email queries. Beginning in March 2003, a formal virtual reference service (chat and email) was provided using commercial software. Finally, data was gathered on questions answered by a health sciences librarian, and clients who asked the questions, at either the physical or virtual reference desk, during the month of November 2003 at the UIC Library of the Health Sciences. Library staff completed an online survey form for each question, and if a client asked more than one question, each question was coded individually. Data included: status of client using the service (faculty/staff, undergraduate student, graduate student, non-UIC, unknown); mode of submission (email, chat, phone, in person); and type of question asked (directional, ready reference, in-depth/mediated, instructional, technical, accounts/status and other). In subsequent analysis, the original seven types of questions were further broken down into 19 categories. Main results – It was not possible to undertake a meta-analysis or systematic review of the studies identified in the literature review because of differences in time frames, settings and the categories used to code reference questions. However the following trends emerged: directional questions accounted for between 30 and 35% of questions asked at both physical and virtual reference desks; the remainder of questions were generally about known item searches, library policies and services, research, database use and quick reference. The statistics collected at UIC Library of the Health Sciences over the period July 1997 to June 2003 were analyzed. Coded reference questions fell into one of four categories: ready reference, in-depth reference, mediated searches and digital reference. There was a noticeable drop in the number of reference questions received in 1999/2000 which reflects trends reported in some of the studies identified in the literature review. The number of mediated searches decreased from 154 in 1997/98 to 4 in 2002/2003, but the number of digital reference questions increased from 0 to 508 in the same period. Statistics were collected over the month of November 2003 for 939 questions asked at the reference and information desks which included: 38 e-mail; 48 chat; 156 phone; and 697 in person. The major findings were as follows: • approximately 55% of questions were reference questions (33.5% ready reference, 9.7% in-depth/mediated, 9.7% instructional); 30% were directional; and 10% were technical; it is not stated what the remaining 5% of questions were; • library clients who asked the questions comprised graduate students (26%), faculty (24%), undergraduate students (24%) and non-UIC patrons (22%); • all groups of clients were most likely to ask their reference questions in person; • graduate students were the largest users of email reference (34%), undergraduates were the largest group to use chat (35%) and faculty/staff were the largest group to use the telephone (39%); • 28% of the questions were answered from library’s staff’s general knowledge of the library; 22% using the online catalogue or electronic journal list; 22% by referring the patron to, or using, an online database or resource; 13% by referring the patron to another department in the library (such as circulation); 7% by consulting another individual; and 5% by using print resources. Conclusion – The results of the three parts of this study – literature review, study of 1997-2003 statistics, and in-depth collection of statistics for November 2003 – are difficult to compare with each other. However, the general trend emerging from the results is that some kinds of questions asked by health sciences library clients have remained very much the same regardless of the rise of remote end-user searching and the mode of transmission of the questions. These include questions about library policies and services, journal and book holdings, database searching and instructional support. Questions about citation verification and consumer health appear to be decreasing while technical questions and questions about accessing remote databases and online journals are increasing. The majority of reference questions are still asked in person.

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Development and validation of the Fitness Coaching Behavior Scale: Factor structure, validity and reliability (Desarrollo y validación de la Escala de Comportamiento del Instructor de Fitness: Estructura factorial, validez y fiabilidad) (Desenvolvimento e

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v37i37.74344 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 687-693

Author(s):

António Carlos Rodrigues Sampaio ◽

Nuno Pimenta ◽

Mafalda Machado ◽

Pedro Teques

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Factor Model ◽

Factorial Structure ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Coaching Model ◽

Behavior Scale ◽

Coaching Behavior

Abstract. The purpose of the present research was to develop and provide initial validation of the Fitness Coaching Behavior Scale (FCBS-Fit) designed for assessing perceived the quality of instructor’s behaviors in fitness group classes through the theoretical adaptation to the Coaching Model (Côté et al., 1995), originally derived from sports. In total, 618 participants of fitness group classes accepted to participate in this investigation. The purpose of the research was achieved in three phases: (1) development of the item pool and content validation of the preliminary version of the FCBS-Fit (27 items); preliminary examination of the factorial structure through exploratory factor analysis (n1 = 185) that revealed a scale with 20 items distributed by 4 factors: Technical and Positive Rapport, Exercise Planning and Prescription, Negative Rapport, and Goal Setting; (2) confirmatory factor analysis to the 4-factor model indicated adequate fit model fit, reliability and convergent and discriminant validity. In addition, a multi-group CFA indicated measurement invariance of the factorial structure across samples (n2 = 210); (3) structural equation model examined criterion validity through analysis of the relationships between the 4-factors of EPCI-Fit and enjoyment in exercise (n3 = 223). Psychometric evidence suggests that the FCBS could be used as a reliable and valid measure to assess Portuguese participant`s perceptions of the quality of instructor’s behaviors in fitness group classes.Resumen. El propósito del presente estudio fue desarrollar y validar preliminarmente la Escala de Percepción del Comportamiento del Instructor de Fitness (EPCI-Fit) cuyo objetivo es evaluar la calidad de los comportamientos de los instructores de fitness en clases de grupo, a través de la adaptación teórica al Coaching Model (Côté et al., 1995), original del entrenamiento deportivo. En total, participaran 618 practicantes de fitness en clases de grupo de diversas áreas del litoral de Portugal continental. El propósito del estudio fue alcanzado en tres fases: (1) desarrollo del banco de ítems y validación inicial del contenido de la versión inicial de EPCI-Fit (27 ítems); la evaluación preliminar de la estructura factorial a través de análisis factorial exploratorio (n1 = 185) que resultó en una escala con 20 ítems distribuidos por 4 factores - Feedback técnico positivo, Feedback negativo, Formulación de objetivos, y Planificación y prescripción del ejercicio; (2) estimación del ajuste del modelo de 4-factores a través de análisis factorial confirmatorio, y análisis a la fiabilidad compuesta, y validez convergente y discriminante (n2 = 210); evaluación de la invariancia métrica del modelo de 4-factores en dos muestras independientes (n1 = 185; n2 = 210); y (3) estimación de la validez de criterio a través del análisis a las relaciones entre los 4-factores de la EPCI-Fit y el disfrute en la práctica de ejercicio (n3 = 223). En general, los resultados provenientes de las diferentes fases de análisis psicométrico a EPCI-Fit soportan la validez y la fiabilidad de los datos, indicando que esta escala podrá ser utilizada en el futuro para evaluar las percepciones de la calidad del comportamiento del instructor de fitness en clases de grupo. Resumo. O propósito do presente estudo foi desenvolver e validar preliminarmente a Escala de Perceção do Comportamento do Instrutor de Fitness (EPCI-Fit) cujo objetivo é avaliar a qualidade dos comportamentos dos instrutores de fitness em aulas de grupo, através da adaptação teórica ao Coaching Model (Côté et al., 1995), original do treino desportivo. No total, participaram 618 praticantes de fitness em aulas de grupo de várias zonas de Portugal continental. O propósito do estudo foi alcançado em três fases: (1) desenvolvimento da pool de itens e validação inicial do conteúdo da versão inicial da EPCI-Fit (27 itens); avaliação preliminar da estrutura fatorial através de análise fatorial exploratória (n1 = 185) que resultou numa escala com 20 itens distribuídos por 4 fatores – Feedback técnico positivo, Feedback negativo, Formulação de objetivos, e Planificação e prescrição do exercício; (2) estimação do ajustamento do modelo de 4-fatores através de analise fatorial confirmatória, e análise à fiabilidade compósita, e validade convergente e discriminante (n2 = 210); avaliação da invariância métrica do modelo de 4-fatores em duas amostras independentes (n1 = 185; n2 = 210); e (3) examinação da validade de critério através da análise às relações entre os 4-fatores da EPCI-Fit e o divertimento na prática de exercício (n3 = 223). No geral, os resultados oriundos das diferentes fases de análise psicométrica à EPCI-Fit suportam a validade e a fiabilidade dos dados, indicando que esta escala poderá ser utilizada futuramente para avaliar as perceções da qualidade do comportamento do instrutor de fitness em aulas de grupo.

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Evaluación de la calidad percibida de los programas de voluntariado deportivo universitario al contexto mexicano, caso: Universiada Nacional.

Cuadernos de Psicología del Deporte ◽

10.6018/cpd.469711 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 174-182

Author(s):

Raquel Morquecho-Sánchez ◽

Verónica Morales-Sánchez ◽

Oswaldo Ceballos Gurrola ◽

Antonio Pineda Espejel ◽

Jorge Zamarripa Rivera

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Continuous Improvement ◽

Perceived Quality ◽

Volunteer Work ◽

Statistical Software ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Volunteer Programs ◽

The University ◽

Personal Assessment

Resumen El objetivo de la presente investigación es validar una herramienta que permita evaluar la calidad percibida de los programas del voluntariado universitario al contexto deportivo mexicano. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó el software estadístico SPSS v.22 y el programa LISREL 8.8. Se realizaron los análisis de consistencia interna, análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE) y análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC) con dos muestras distintas. El instrumento utilizado fue el QVOLSPORT mx, el cual está compuesto por 49 ítems y 6 factores: 1. Organización del voluntariado, 2. Responsables de área, 3. Tareas específicas del área, 4. Logística, 5. Instalación y materiales y 6.Valoración personal. El muestreo fue intencional por conveniencia, los participantes son voluntarios deportivos universitarios de la Universiada Nacional del año 2017 y 2019 de ambos géneros. Se aplicó a una muestra de 778 participantes distribuida en 378 participantes en la Universiada del año 2017, donde 252 fueron hombres y 126 mujeres, mientras que para la Universiada del año 2019 participaron 400, donde 238 son hombres y 162 mujeres, con un rango de edad entre 18 y 31 años (M = 21.18). Los resultados mostraron que el Alfa de Cronbach por factores está por encima de .70; los indicadores de pertinencia fueron adecuados, los 6 factores obtenidos explican el 59.60% de la varianza total. Los índices de ajuste y de error son satisfactorios, CFI = 0.982, NNFI= 0.981 y RMSEA = 0.057, por lo que el modelo ajusta. Se concluye que el instrumento QVOLSPORT mx, presenta propiedades psicométricas adecuadas y atiende a las necesidades del voluntariado deportivo de la comunidad universitaria, posibilitando una mejora continua en los programas de voluntariado deportivo. Se confirma que el instrumento es válido para evaluar la calidad percibida en los programas del voluntariado deportivo universitario al contexto deportivo mexicano. Abstract The objective of this research is to validate a tool that allows evaluating the perceived quality of university volunteer programs in the Mexican sports context. For data analysis, the statistical software SPSS v.22 and the LISREL 8.8 program were used. The internal consistency analyzes, exploratory factor analysis (AFE) and confirmatory factor analysis (AFC) were performed with two different samples. The instrument used was the QVOLSPORT mx, which is composed of 49 items and 6 factors: 1. Organization of the volunteer work, 2. Person in charge of the area, 3. Specific tasks of the area, 4. Logistics, 5. Installation and materials and 6. Personal assessment. The sampling was intentional for convenience, the participants are university sports volunteers of the National Universiade of the year 2017 and 2019 of both genders. It was applied to a sample of 778 participants distributed in 378 participants in the 2017 Universiade, where 252 were men and 126 women, while for the 2019 Universiade 400 participated, where 238 were men and 162 women, with a range of age between 18 and 31 years (M = 21.18). The results showed that Cronbach's Alpha by factors is above .70; the indicators of relevance were adequate, the 6 factors obtained explain 59.60% of the total variance. The fit and error indices are satisfactory, CFI = 0.982, NNFI = 0.981 and RMSEA = 0.057, so the model fits. It is concluded that the QVOLSPORT mx instrument has adequate psychometric properties and meets the needs of sports volunteering in the university community, enabling continuous improvement in sports volunteering programs. It is confirmed that the instrument is valid to evaluate the perceived quality of university sports volunteering programs in the Mexican sports context. O objetivo desta pesquisa é validar uma ferramenta que permite avaliar a qualidade percebida dos programas de voluntariado universitário no contexto esportivo mexicano. Para a análise dos dados, foram utilizados os softwares estatísticos SPSS v.22 e LISREL 8.8. As análises de consistência interna, análise fatorial exploratória (AFE) e análise fatorial confirmatória (AFC) foram realizadas com duas amostras diferentes. O instrumento utilizado foi o QVOLSPORT mx, que é composto por 49 itens e 6 fatores: 1. Organização do trabalho voluntário, 2. Responsável pela área, 3. Tarefas específicas da área, 4. Logística, 5. Instalação e materiais e 6. Avaliação pessoal. A amostragem foi intencional por conveniência, os participantes são voluntários do esporte universitário da Universiade Nacional dos anos de 2017 e 2019 de ambos os sexos. Foi aplicado a uma amostra de 778 participantes distribuídos em 378 participantes na Universiade 2017, sendo 252 homens e 126 mulheres, enquanto na Universiade 2019 participaram 400, sendo 238 homens e 162 mulheres, com faixa etária entre 18 e 31 anos (M = 21,18). Os resultados mostraram que o Alfa de Cronbach por fatores está acima de 0,70; os indicadores de relevância foram adequados, os 6 fatores obtidos explicam 59,60% da variância total. Os índices de ajuste e erro são satisfatórios, CFI = 0,982, NNFI = 0,981 e RMSEA = 0,057, então o modelo se ajusta. Concluise que o instrumento QVOLSPORT mx apresenta propriedades psicométricas adequadas e atende às necessidades do voluntariado esportivo na comunidade universitária, possibilitando a melhoria contínua nos programas de voluntariado esportivo. Confirmase que o instrumento é válido para avaliar a qualidade percebida de programas de voluntariado esportivo universitário no contexto esportivo mexicano.

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Reliability and Validaty of St George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) into Indonesian Version

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) ◽

10.11591/ijphs.v3i3.4691 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 179

Author(s):

Adnan Adnan ◽

Dyah Aryani Perwitasari ◽

Ully Adhie Mulyani

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Special Instrument ◽

Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽

Group Validity ◽

Section Design ◽

St George's Respiratory Questionnaire

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the disease as the highest contributor to the disease burden in Indonesia. Tuberculosis can affect the patients’ quality of life, such as psychological, physical, and social functioning. St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) is a special instrument which was widely used to measure the patients’ quality of life with respiratory disease. The objective of this study was to validate the Indonesian version of the SGRQ as instrument to collect data. A descriptive cross section design with 61 subjects was conducted at the Pulmonary Clinics and Primary Health Centers in the region of Yogyakarta within 3 months. The validation process included the known group validity, convergent and discriminant validity and factor analysis. There were 14 items question numbers which did not meet the criteria for convergent validity and 9 items which did not meet the criteria for discriminant validity. Known group validity analysis on gender showed that of the three domains of SGRQ, the activity domain gave statistically significant result. The factor analysis showed the result of Kaiser Meyer Olkin analysis (KMO) was less than 0.5. With a few modifications, the Indonesian version of SGRQ is valid and reliable for measuring quality of life in tuberculosis patients.

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THE DESIGN OF THE RESEARCH METHOD IN GRADUATE RESEARCH WORK

10.36315/2021pad26 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 289-299

Author(s):

Imane Ghazlane ◽

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Bouzekri Touri ◽

Mohamed Bergadi ◽

Khalid Marnoufi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Graduate Students ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Research Method ◽

Research Work ◽

Scientific Production ◽

Systematic Analysis ◽

Graduate Research ◽

Data Collection And Analysis ◽

The University

Regardless of the discipline or institution in which scientific research will be conducted, the "method» is present. It remains fundamental of all research work that can inevitably affect problem-solving, development of the nation, and threaten quality of life. This is an exploratory study on research methods used in graduation projects in the following disciplines (health sciences, engineering, biological and agronomic sciences, and social sciences). The method used in this work is based on:(a) semi-structured survey by interviewing supervisors of final dissertations and theses in different selected disciplines (b) systematic analysis of the fifty-research work of graduate students. The works obtained from the libraries of the University Hassan II of Casablanca in different disciplines, submitted between 2014 and 2018. The parts of the empirical phase were analyzed, according to the processes and concepts of each discipline, to highlight the elements of the research method. The findings indicated the influence of the national scientific production by the design of the research method. The data collection and analysis are the sections that may affect the integrity of the research method. Our contribution is to remedy the standardization of the method and adapting it to the contexts of the needs of different disciplines.

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The assessment of perceived information pollution in banking sector

Business Information Review ◽

10.1177/0266382118772891 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 68-76 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Qaisar Iqbal ◽

Siti Hasnah Hassan ◽

Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Information Quality ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Banking Sector ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Measurement Scale ◽

Area Of Interest ◽

The Social ◽

Relationship Of

Infollution management is a substantial dilemma in this century. There is lacking empirical evidence about infollution management. Perceived infollution has been explored based on information quality. This study aims to identify the factors of perceived infollution (information pollution) and validate those factors using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Researchers have personally collected data from employees of the banking sector. Factor analysis was performed to explore the factors using Statistical Package for the Social Science, and CFA was conducted to check the reliability, validity, and the model fitness in SmartPLS. The scale developed in this study has exhibited high values of reliability and validity and ensured the presence of both discriminant validity and convergent validity. The newly developed scale of perceived infollution provides a basis for most of the academicians and researchers to empirically investigate the relationship of perceived infollution with individual’s performance and organizational effectiveness, which is considered an important area of interest among the academic researchers in recent years. Extent literature review suggests that it is the first study conducted to develop measurement scale of perceived infollution (information pollution).

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Interaction orientation based on value co-creation theory: scale development and validation

Journal of Contemporary Marketing Science ◽

10.1108/jcmars-08-2019-0027 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 298-322

Author(s):

Hongyan Yu ◽

Rong Liu ◽

Daowu Zheng

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Information Technologies ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Operational Definition ◽

Study Data ◽

Measurement Scale ◽

Content Type ◽

Interaction Quality

Purpose With the rapid development of information technologies and the internet, firms have increasingly focussed on customer interactions to realise value co-creation. Previous studies have empirically examined interaction orientation, but their measurements have been derived from goods-dominant logic and have not explained the mechanism of value co-creation. The purpose of this paper is to propose an operational definition and define the dimensions of interaction orientation based on value co-creation theory (IOVCC), and then develop a scale for it. Design/methodology/approach In this study, data were collected from employees via three questionnaire surveys, and then analysed using exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Findings The findings are as follows: IOVCC represents a firm’s implementation of a set of marketing actions aimed at inserting the firm into its customers’ daily life practices and co-creating value with the customers. The construct of IOVCC consists of five behavioural dimensions: “building communication channels”, “involving customers in co-production”, “improving service capabilities”, “improving interaction quality” and “integrating interaction resources”. The measurement scale for IOVCC has acceptable levels of reliability, content validity, convergent validity, discriminant validity and nomological validity. Originality/value This study enriches the literature on value co-creation theory by revealing the process and actions of co-creating value. It also contributes to the understanding of service touchpoints by highlighting the interaction quality of touchpoints. In addition, the authors have developed a reliable and valid scale for IOVCC, thereby facilitating the measurement of a firm’s implementation of the “value co-creation” business philosophy.

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Patients’ Perception Towards Branded and Generic Medicines in an Emerging Economy: A Scale Development and Validation Study

Global Business Review ◽

10.1177/0972150919846812 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 (5) ◽

pp. 1292-1310

Author(s):

Md. Moddassir Alam ◽

Arun Mittal ◽

Deepak Chawla

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Emerging Market ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Emerging Economy ◽

Measurement Scale ◽

Generic Medicines ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha

The study intends to develop and validate a scale to gauge the perception of patients towards branded and generic medicines in an emerging economy like India. Items were generated through literature review and exploratory semi-structured interview with patients and physicians. In the way of establishing generic medicines in the market, patients’ acceptability is very much essential. However, with the advent of information age, the patients are now becoming more conscious and aware regarding the generic medicines, and there is an improvement in the acceptability of generic medicines. Hence, the measurement of their perception towards generic medicines becomes an important issue for various stakeholders of the medical world—physicians, government, pharmaceutical companies and chemists. However, no studies regarding the measurement of perception towards the branded and generic have been conducted to develop and validate measurement scale. The present study is an attempt towards fulfilling this gap. A total of 361 valid responses were obtained using purposive sampling. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was carried out through principal component analysis (PCA) followed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to establish the validity of the proposed measurement model. The five factors extracted from EFA were named as quality (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.887), trust (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.919), sustained effectiveness (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.832), reputation (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.881) and psychological benefits (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.737). The obtained factors were found reliable and valid for measuring perception of the patients towards generic and branded medicines in emerging market settings. Convergent and discriminant validity of the scale was also established.

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