Single-item graphic representational scales

被引:61
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作者
Patrician, PA [1 ]
机构
[1] Walter Reed Army Med Ctr, USA, Nurse Corps, Nursing Res Serv, Washington, DC 20307 USA
关键词
faces scales; job satisfaction scales; pain scales single-item measures;
D O I
10.1097/00006199-200409000-00011
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Background: Single-item measures of constructs are parsimonious alternatives to multiple-item measures in many types of research. Before selecting a particular instrument, researchers must first determine whether to use a multi-item or single-item instrument to measure the concept to be evaluated. Currently, single-item measures are widely used for both pain and job satisfaction research. Objective: To review theoretical and empirical studies of single-item measures, with an emphasis on graphic representational (faces) scales. Methods: In this review, theoretical considerations, reliability, validity issues, and comparisons between single- and multiple-item measures are discussed. Faces scales are emphasized as an economical method for assessing such affective responses as pain and job satisfaction. Results: Single-item measures in general, and faces scales in particular, can be valid and reliable measures for global concepts. Conclusions: Because of their ease of administration, lessened respondent burden, and global concept representation, single-item measures have great potential for various types of research. Nurse researchers should seriously consider single-item measures as part of their methodological research "toolkit".
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页码:347 / 352
页数:6
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