RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Index of sources of stress in nursing students: a confirmatory factor analysis
Abstract
Title. Index of sources of stress in nursing students: a confirmatory factor analysis.
Aim. This paper is a report of a study to test the proposed factor structure of the
Index of Sources of Stress in Nursing Students.
Background. Research across many countries has identified a number of sources of
distress in nursing students but little attempt has been made to understand and
measure sources of eustress or those stressors likely to enhance performance and
well-being. The Index of Sources of Stress in Nursing Students was developed to do
this. Exploratory factor analysis suggested a three-factor structure, the factors being
labelled: learning and teaching; placement-related and course organization. It is
important, however, to subject the instrument to confirmatory factor analysis as a
further test of construct validity.