The development and validation of tour guides internalized occupational stigma scale (TIOSS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tour guides' identification and internalization of occupational stigma may exacerbate their career development, perceived professional reputation and status, and mental health. The current study aimed to develop and verify the Tour guides Internalized Occupational Stigma Scale (TIOSS) to provide an effective tool for relevant quantitative research.

Methods

The study developed an initial questionnaire through literature analysis, expert review, and semi-structured surveys. We conducted item analyses and exploratory factor analyses among 326 tour guides, and confirmatory factor analysis and reliability and validity tests among 315 tour guides.

Results

The TIOSS consists of 21 items and is formed in three dimensions referring to Stigma Perception (SP), Status

SUBMITTER: Fan Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11010348 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature