Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Social Work Students’ Perceptions, Knowledge, and Attitudes About Human Trafficking Questionnaire (PKA-HTQ)

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Author	Nsonwu, Maura Busch Welch-Brewer, Chiquitia L. Heffron, Laurie Cook Lemke, Melinda Anne Busch-Armendariz, Noel Sulley, Caitlin Cook, Sharon Warren Lewis, Melanie Watson, Elizabeth Burke Moore, Wayne Li, Jilan
Copyright Year	2017
Abstract	Objective: This study sought to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a tool designed to assess social work students’ knowledge of and perceptions and attitudes toward human trafficking. To achieve this aim, the Perceptions, Knowledge, and Attitudes toward Human Trafficking Questionnaire (PKA-HTQ) was developed and its psychometric properties were evaluated. Specifically, the factor structure and the internal consistency of the PKA-HTQ were evaluated. Methods: Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and a replication EFA were conducted on two independent samples of university students, an initial validation (n 1⁄4 325), and cross-validation (n 1⁄4 212) sample. Findings: The EFA revealed a three-factor structure, that is, self-appraisal of knowledge/skills (a1⁄4 .89), worldview (a 1⁄4.78), and help-seeking behavior (a 1⁄4.66); this three-factor structure was supported by replication EFA. Conclusion: The PKA-HTQ questionnaire shows promise as a meaningful, potentially reliable and valid measure.
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