Psychometric evidence of the Ambivalent Sexism Inventory in undergraduate nursing students at a public institution
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https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.7179.4414Keywords:
Sexism , Factor Analysis Statistical, Education Nursing , Nursing , Prejudice, Women's RightsAbstract
Objective: to verify the internal and structural consistency of the Ambivalent Sexism Inventory in young undergraduate nursing students. Method: this is a cross-sectional methodological study carried out with young university students enrolled in the undergraduate Nursing course at a public university. Data was obtained by means of a sociodemographic/academic questionnaire and the Ambivalent Sexism Inventory. The analysis used Pearson’s correlation, Cronbach’s alpha, intraclass correlation, t-test and chi-square ratio and degrees of freedom, as well as confirmatory factor analysis to test the consistency of the existence of the bifactor model. Results: the sample consisted of 305 undergraduates. The oblique bifactor model showed statistical indicators that justify the consistency of the bifactor structure of sexism in the study’s target population. In addition, the psychometric indicators of the inventory showed satisfactory results. The predictive regression analysis confirmed the structure, demonstrating its consistency and robustness for assessing both hostile sexism and benevolent sexism among young university nursing students. Conclusion: support for the theory of ambivalent sexism was identified, reflecting the consistency of the oblique bifactor model. The analysis of the psychometric properties of the inventory, including validity and reliability, reinforces its applicability and relevance in research on gender issues in the health area.
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