Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Psychology, Laboratory of Sociology and Psychology, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences Dhar El Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco
2 Laboratory of Science and Technology Research (LRST), ESEF, Agadir, Morocco, Regional Center for Education and Training Professions (CRMEF), Dakhala Oued Eddahab, Morocco
3 High Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Errachidia, Morocco, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Moulay Ismail University, BP 509, Boutalamine 52000, Errachidia
Abstract
BACKGROUND: During clinical practicum, nursing students are subjected to stressors that can
affect their well‑being, academic performance, and technical skills. The purpose of this study was to
evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Perceived Stress Scale of Clinical
Practicum (PSS‑CP) in a sample of Moroccan nursing students.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this study, a translation and back‑translation method and
comparisons were made with the original version. The study population consisted of 215 nursing
students. The construct validity of PSS‑CP was measured using exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory
factor analysis (CFA). Convergent validity was demonstrated by correlation with the Arabic version
of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS‑21). For reliability, Cronbach’s alpha and test–
re‑test reliability (with a 10‑day interval) were used. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics
V. 23.0 (SPSS) and AMOS V.21.0 (SPSS) software.
RESULTS: The results showed that the PSS‑CP is a reliable and valid scale with good internal
consistency and test–re‑test reliability. In terms of convergent validity, the PSS‑CP showed a positive
and significant correlation with the DASS‑21 scale items. The results of this study led to a two‑factor
model consisting of 29 items.
CONCLUSION: The PSS‑CP is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing clinical stressors among
nursing students in Morocco.
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