J Educ Res Nurs. 2023; 20(4): 374-379 | DOI: 10.14744/jern.2023.22533

Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Self-Regulated Learning Scale in Clinical Nursing Practice

Aydan Baysan¹, Fatma Orgun^2
1Department of Nursing Education, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Manisa, Türkiye
²Department of Nursing Education, Ege University, Faculty of Nursing, İzmir, Türkiye

Background: Self-regulated learning (SRL) is important in nursing education as it helps students take ownership of their learning and become more independent learners. This can be particularly important in a field like nursing, where the ability to continue learning and adapting to new situations is crucial.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the SRL Scale in Clinical Nursing Practice (SRLS-CNP).

Methods: The study sample for this cross-sectional validation study consisted of senior nursing students (n = 296). First, the translation and back-translation methods were used to ensure the language validity of the scale. To provide content validity, expert opinions were taken, and a pilot study was conducted. Confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch analysis were performed to demonstrate construct validity. Concurrent validity was analyzed using the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale. The test–retest method and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the total and subscale scores were used to analyze the reliability of the scale.

Results: Similar to the original scale structure, a structure consisting of two subdimensions, titled motivation and learning strategies, and five factors related to these subdimensions were demonstrated in the first- and second-level confirmatory factor analyses and Rasch analyses. The scale was found to have concurrent validity (r = 0.613) and test–retest reliability (r = 0.878). The Cronbach’s alpha value of the total scale was 0.898.

Conclusion: The SRLS-CNP, which consists of 16 five-point Likert-type items in two subdimensions, is a valid and reliable measurement tool for Turkish society.

Keywords: Learning strategies, motivation, nursing education, self-regulated learning

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