Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing

Original Article

Measurement Issues across Different Cultures: Ju Hee Lee, Duk Yoo Jung; Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2006;36(8):1295-1300. Published online March 28, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2006.36.8.1295

Purpose

The purposes of this methodologic paper are to (1) describe theoretical background in conducting research across different cultures; (2) address measurement issues related to instrument administration; and (3) provide strategies to deal with measurement issues.

Methods

A thorough review of the literature was conducted. A theoretical background is provided, and examples of administering instrument in studies are described.

Results

When applying an instrument to different cultures, both equivalence and bias need to be established. Three levels of equivalence, i.e., construct equivalence, measurement unit equivalence, and full score comparability, need to be explained to maintain the same concept being measured. In this paper, sources of bias in construct, method, and item are discussed. Issues related to instrument administration in a cross-cultural study are described.

Conclusion

Researchers need to acknowledge various group differences in concept and/or language that include a specific set of symbols and norms. There is a need to question the philosophical and conceptual appropriateness of an assessment measure that has been conceptualized and operationalized in a different culture. Additionally, testing different response formats such as narrowing response range can be considered to reduce bias.

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