Journal article
Development and validation of the Australian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R)
Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, Vol.36(1), pp.42-58
2018
PMID: 29517299
Abstract
Objective and background: The 10-item Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) has recently been endorsed by international expert consensus for global use as the birth satisfaction outcome measure of choice. English-language versions of the tool include validated UK and US versions; however, the instrument has not, to date, been contextualised and validated in an Australian English-language version. The current investigation sought to develop and validate an English-language version of the tool for use within the Australian context.Methods: A two-stage study. Following review and modification by expert panel, the Australian BSS-R (A-BSS-R) was (Stage 1) evaluated for factor structure, internal consistency, known-groups discriminant validity and divergent validity. Stage 2 directly compared the A-BSS-R data set with the original UK data set to determine the invariance characteristics of the new instrument. Participants were a purposive sample of Australian postnatal women (n = 198).Results: The A-BSS-R offered a good fit to data consistent with the BSS-R tridimensional measurement model and was found to be conceptually and measurement equivalent to the UK version. The A-BSS-R demonstrated excellent known-groups discriminant validity, generally good divergent validity and overall good internal consistency.Conclusion: The A-BSS-R represents a robust and valid measure of the birth satisfaction concept suitable for use within Australia and appropriate for application to International comparative studies.
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- Title
- Development and validation of the Australian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R)
- Authors
- Elaine Jefford (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityCaroline J. Hollins Martin (Author) - Edinburgh Napier UniversityColin R. Martin (Corresponding Author) - Buckinghamshire New University
- Publication details
- Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, Vol.36(1), pp.42-58
- Publisher
- Routledge
- DOI
- 10.1080/02646838.2017.1396302
- ISSN
- 1469-672X
- PMID
- 29517299
- Organisation Unit
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; School of Health - Midwifery
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99700177902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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