Psychometric properties of the revised two-factor study process questionnaire - R-SPQ-2F. Spanish version

The aim of this research was to evaluate the psychometric properties (construct validity and internal consistency) of the Revised Two-Factor Study process questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) in health science students from Cartagena, Colombia. We performed a validation study without a standard in by 587 health science students. The number of factors that explained the construct was determined using an exploratory factor analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis determined construct validity, and internal consistency was determined by Cronbach's Alpha. R-SPQ-2F showed a mean value of 66.01 +/- 12.3 with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 99. EFA showed a two-factor solution that accounted for the 42.5% of the explained variance. However, CFA showed the following fit indices X-2 = 962.783; df = 166; RMSEA = 0.075 (90% CI: 0.070-0.079); CFI = 0.833; TLI = 0.866. R-SPQ-2F is a scale with acceptable internal consistency and a two-factor structure with questionable construct validity. Nevertheless, it shows a practical utility on research related to learning strategies for higher education. Additional research on psychometric properties in other similar samples is recommended for future research.