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ERIC Number: EJ1340174
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Aug
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-0145
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The Construction and Validation of the Visuospatial Self-Efficacy (VSSE) Scale
Kuznetcova, Irina; Porter, Christopher; Peri, Joshua; Glassman, Michael
Journal of Science Education and Technology, v31 n4 p414-427 Aug 2022
Visuospatial (VS) skills have been shown to be a crucial foundation for success in STEM courses and careers while the impact of visuospatial self-efficacy (VSSE) has been overlooked. To address the lack of a reliable instrument to measure VSSE, we developed and validated a VSSE scale. Exploratory Factor Analysis of the initial 42 scale items (n = 179) suggested a five-factor structure with 25 items retained. Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the 25 items (n = 183) demonstrated a reasonable model fit to the data. Coupled with acceptable to high levels of internal consistency, the results indicate that the VSSE scale can be used as a diagnostic and research tool in educational practice and future research.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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