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Development of an academic satisfaction scale for undergraduate nursing students: a psychometric validation study
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Da-In Park, Joohee Shim
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Received September 4, 2025 Accepted December 18, 2025 Published online January 2, 2026
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.25125
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 Abstract
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This study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Undergraduate Nursing Student Academic Satisfaction Scale (K-UNSASS).
Methods
The K-UNSASS was developed using Brislin’s team-based translation–back-translation approach, along with an assessment of semantic and conceptual equivalence. Face validity assessment and pilot testing were conducted, and content validity was evaluated by an expert panel. Structural validity was examined using exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The reliability of the K-UNSASS was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients.
Results
A total of 482 full-time nursing students, most of whom were in the fourth year of their nursing program, were included in the psychometric testing. Construct validity supported a four-factor structure accounting for 65.9% of the total variance. After removal of three items with unsatisfactory factor loadings, a 45-item K-UNSASS was established. Confirmatory factor analysis of the 45-item K-UNSASS demonstrated an acceptable model fit, and both Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients were .97.
Conclusion
The K-UNSASS demonstrates acceptable reliability and validity for assessing academic satisfaction among Korean nursing students. As a culturally relevant instrument, it supports educational improvement through targeted strategies and program evaluation.
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