Development and Testing of the Web-Based Learning Self-Efficacy Scale (WBLSES) for Older Adults

摘要: Web-based health information is particularly important for the increasing number of older adult online users. One strategy to deliver synthesized, evidence-based these individuals through learning modules. There is, however, a lack research in area using adults. To assess effects modules, adults’ ability use modules must be assessed. This article described development and testing psychometric properties Web-Based Learning Self-Efficacy Scale (WBLSES). Initially, eight-item WBLSES was developed based on an in-depth review literature, prior findings, expert consultation. Preliminary conducted single group descriptive study (N = 33) then retested among larger sample 221 The findings supported reliability as evidenced by appropriate internal constancy stability, validity hypothesis Rasch analysis. Further studies are needed other Web programs more diverse samples.