Assessing the Validity of a Measurement Scale for Factors Influencing the Academic Performance of Nursing Students

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess the validity of a measurement scale for identifying factors that influence the academic performance of nursing students at Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU). A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed, involving a survey of 231 students. The data were analyzed using Cronbach’s Alpha reliability testing, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), and multiple linear regression. The results indicated high internal consistency across the scales, with Cronbach’s Alpha coefficients ranging from 0.786 to 0.951. Five factors were found to significantly influence academic performance: study methods, learning facilities, learning motivation, family–social support, and teaching methods. Among these, study methods and learning facilities demonstrated the strongest effects. The final regression model accounted for 60.4 % of the variance in students’ academic performance. These findings provide an empirical foundation for proposing interventions aimed at improving academic outcomes for nursing students in particular, and enhancing educational quality at NTTU more broadly.