Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Social Work Students’ Perceptions,Knowledge,and Attitudes About Human Trafficking Questionnaire (PKA-HTQ)
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Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Social Work Students’ Perceptions,Knowledge,and Attitudes About Human Trafficking Questionnaire (PKA-HTQ)
This study sought to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a tool designed to assess social work students’ knowledge of and perceptions and attitudes toward human trafficking. To achieve this aim, the Perceptions, Knowledge, and Attitudes toward Human Trafficking Questionnaire (PKA-HTQ) was developed and its psychometric properties were evaluated. Specifically, the factor structure and the internal consistency of the PKA-HTQ were evaluated.
Methods:
Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and a replication EFA were conducted on two independent samples of university students, an initial validation (n = 325), and cross-validation (n = 212) sample.
Findings:
The EFA revealed a three-factor structure, that is, self-appraisal of knowledge/skills (α = .89), worldview (α =.78), and help-seeking behavior (α =.66); this three-factor structure was supported by replication EFA.
Conclusion:
The PKA-HTQ questionnaire shows promise as a meaningful, potentially reliable and valid measure.
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