Validation of Two Scales Used to Measure Transpersonal Human Caring, Based on Jean Watson’s Theory

Authors

  • Margarita del Carmen Poblete-Troncoso Author Universidad Católica del Maule
  • Sandra Verónica Valenzuela-Suazo Author Universidad de Concepción
  • José Manuel Merino Author Universidad de Concepción

Keywords:

Estudios de validación, teoría, cuidado de enfermería. (Fuente, DeCs, Bireme).

Abstract

Objective: Validate the Caring Efficacy Scale and Nyberg’s Caring Assessment. Both these elements are based on the Theory ofTranspersonal Human Caring, which is founded on the humanistic and ethical aspects of care. Method: These scales were validated in a sample comprised of 360 Chilean nurses. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.76 for the Caring Efficacy Scale and 0.82 for Nyberg’s Caring Assessment.In terms of construct validity, both instruments are correlated positively and significantly. Results: Divergence is weighted as a strategyor approach to this validity in both instruments, and a subscale was used to evaluate lack of empathy with the suffering of others. Conclusion: The validation of these scales is a contribution to transpersonal human caring in terms of knowing the significance nurses giveto it and how effective they feel, as well as to remedy shortcomings in the teaching and practice of human care.

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Author Biographies

Margarita del Carmen Poblete-Troncoso, Universidad Católica del Maule

Académica de la Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca- Chile

Magister en Educación

Doctor en Enfermería

Sandra Verónica Valenzuela-Suazo, Universidad de Concepción

Profesora Asociada

Magister en Enfermería

Doctor en Enfermería

Directora de revista Ciencia y Enfermería

José Manuel Merino, Universidad de Concepción

PHD en Sociología

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Published

2012-04-09

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Poblete-Troncoso, M. del C., Valenzuela-Suazo, S. V., & Merino, J. M. (2012). Validation of Two Scales Used to Measure Transpersonal Human Caring, Based on Jean Watson’s Theory. Aquichan, 12(1). Retrieved from https://aquichan.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/aquichan/article/view/8-21

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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2012)

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