ERIC Number: EJ1290945
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Apr
Pages: 15
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Development of the School Mental Health Self-Efficacy Teacher Survey Using Rasch Analysis
Brann, Kristy L.; Boone, William J.; Splett, Joni W.; Clemons, Courtney; Bidwell, Sarah L.
Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, v39 n2 p197-211 Apr 2021
Given the important role that teachers play in supporting student mental health, it is critical teachers feel confident in their ability to fill such roles. To inform strategies intended to improve teacher confidence in supporting student mental health, a psychometrically sound tool assessing teacher school mental health self-efficacy is needed. The current article details the initial development and psychometric functioning of the school mental health self-efficacy teacher survey (SMH-SETS). A component of the development included Rasch analysis of pilot data to provide a psychometric appraisal of the SMH-SETS functioning and initial psychometric evidence. Results suggest the SMH-SETS exhibits strong psychometric properties and can be used to measure school mental health self-efficacy, track self-efficacy over time, and inform training and professional development.
Descriptors: Teacher Surveys, Test Construction, Psychometrics, Mental Health, Self Efficacy, Item Response Theory, Faculty Development, Teacher Role, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Rating Scales, Test Items, Difficulty Level, Scoring, Raw Scores
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Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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