Psychometric properties of factors influencing Healthcare Career Choice Scale

Abstract

Abstract Aim The aim of this paper was to modify Factors Influencing Teaching Choice scale (FIT‐Choice scale) to be appropriate for healthcare professionals and to assess the psychometric properties of the modified scale. Design A cross‐sectional study was used. Methods A convenience sample of 395 students at the preparatory stage of their health path participated in study to evaluate the psychometric properties of “Healthcare Career Choice Scale” (HCC Scale). The study involves two phases: instrument modification and psychometric evaluation. Results The content validity index was 0.88. Using factor analysis, 12 factors were extracted and explained 71.8% of the total variance. The internal consistency was demonstrated with Cronbach's α = .91.

Keywords

• career choice
• career decision‐making
• nurses
• nursing
• workforce