Leyla ÖZDEMİR, Merve MERT-KARADAŞ, Fatma USLU-ŞAHAN, Sinem ÖCALAN
Global Nursing Insights - 2026;13(2):187-196
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish adaptation of the Clinical Practicum Transition Shock Scale (CPT-Shock) for nursing students. Material and Methods: This methodological study was conducted with undergraduate nursing students between January 20 and February 20, 2025. Data were collected online through a Descriptive Information Form and the 19-item CPT-Shock. Linguistic equivalence was achieved by the translation-back translation process, and content validity was evaluated using the Davis technique and Content Validity Index (CVI). Construct validity was tested with the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) value, Bartlett's test of sphericity, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Reliability was analyzed through Cronbach's alpha coefficient, split-half reliability, and item-total correlations. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 23.0 and AMOS 23.0. Results: The participants' mean age was 21.81 +/- 1.20 years, and 88.9% were female. The CVI value was 1.00. The data were suitable for factor analysis (KMO = 0.834; Bartlett's chi² = 1970.949, p < 0.001). CFA confirmed the original six-factor structure (CMIN/DF = 2.103; RMSEA = 0.060; GFI = 0.902; SRMR = 0.072). The scale showed high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.852) and high split-half reliability (Spearman-Brown = 0.913; Guttman = 0.911). Conclusions: The Turkish version of the CPT-Shock is a valid and reliable tool for measuring transition shock among nursing students. Implication for nursing practice: The scale may support early identification of students' adaptation needs and guide improvements in clinical education practices.
