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ERIC Number: EJ921009
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Apr
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0894-8453
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The Physician Values in Practice Scale-Short Form: Development and Initial Validation
Rogers, Mary E.; Creed, Peter A.; Searle, Judy; Hartung, Paul J.
Journal of Career Development, v38 n2 p111-127 Apr 2011
The authors conducted two studies to develop and test a short form of the 60-item Physician Values in Practice Scale (PVIPS). The PVIPS, which draws on the theory of work adjustment for its theoretical base, measures personal values specific to medical occupations. In Study 1, 217 first- and final-year medical students completed a Web-based survey. Item analysis and exploratory factor analysis reduced the original PVIPS 60 items to 30. Validity was tested by examining the interfactor correlations among and between the 60-item and 30-item subscales and by examining bivariate correlations with gender and personality. In Study 2, a second sample of 316 first-year medical students responded to the 30-item shortened form. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed 6 subscales measuring the same core values of prestige, service, autonomy, lifestyle, management, and scholarly pursuits that were assessed by the original 60-item version. (Contains 4 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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