Validation of the short index of job satisfaction in Chinese nurses: classical test theory and item response theory.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Short Index of Job Satisfaction (SIJS) has demonstrated favorable psychometric properties and has been utilized across diverse cultural contexts. However, no studies adapting the SIJS to China were found. The Chinese version of the SIJS can contribute to a cross-cultural understanding of job satisfaction and provide valuable insight into cross-cultural differences. Purpose. To assess the psychometric properties of the SIJS among Chinese nurse, both classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT) were used.

Methods

The translation procedure followed the guidelines of the World Health Organization. A convenience sampling approach was used to obtain 636 valid questionnaires. The data collected were evenly partitioned into two equal segments, with one p

SUBMITTER: Tong LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12018056 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature