Validation of Chinese Version Social Work Cultural Competencies Self-Assessment Instrument in Mainland China

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to develop and validate a self-assessment instrument for the cultural competence of social workers, namely, the Social Work Cultural Competencies Self-Assessment Instrument (SWCCSA), in mainland China. Method: Quota sampling was used to validate the Chinese version of the instrument. Data were collected from 1,000 social workers and students in mainland China to test the reliability and validity of the translated SWCCSA. Results: The Chinese version of SWCCSA was finalized with three-factor dimensions with 21 items after exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The assessment presented good factorial validity and reliability. Discussion: The revised three-factor dimensional Chinese version of SWCCSA developed by this study is a reliable and valid measurement instrument for future assessment of social work practitioners’ and students’ cultural competence in China.

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cultural competencies self-assessment instrument mainland China social work validation

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