Development and validation of a modified LibQUAL scale in health sciences libraries: application of Structural Equation Modeling.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The application of structural equation modeling (SEM), a statistical modeling tool for scale construction and development, is becoming increasingly popular in the health sciences librarianship and information science research. This study explores the application of SEM to health science libraries by describing the development and validation of a modified LibQUAL scale within an Iranian health sciences library setting.

Methods

A literature search was performed across several information sources to identify candidate items to be included in the primary questionnaire. After translation, linguistic validation, and a pilot study, two cross-sectional studies were performed. SEM modeling framework was used for the assessment of the reliability and validity of the modified

SUBMITTER: Panahi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10621718 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature