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Objective: To translate and evaluate the measurement properties of the Vietnamese version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale for Students (UWES-9) in nursing undergraduates.
Methods: A methodological study was conducted in two phases: (1) forward–backward translation and cultural adaptation based on international guidelines; and (2) a cross-sectional survey to assess measurement properties according to the COSMIN framework. Content validity was evaluated by expert review and cognitive interviewing; structural validity by confirmatory factor analysis; and reliability and construct validity by internal consistency and hypothesis testing through correlations.
Results: The Vietnamese UWES-9 demonstrated satisfactory content validity and conceptual relevance within nursing education. Structural analysis supported a three-factor model and indicated a strong general factor. The scale showed high internal consistency and construct validity consistent with hypotheses, with engagement positively associated with study motivation and negatively with perceived stress.
Conclusion: The Vietnamese UWES-9 met key measurement criteria and can be used to assess academic engagement among nursing students for research and monitoring purposes. Further studies involving other health professions programs and longitudinal designs are warranted to examine predictive validity and broader applicability.
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