Validation of the Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale Among Health and Social Care Workers
Author Information
Author(s): Cogan Nicola, Campbell John, Morton Liza, Young David, Porges Stephen
Primary Institution: University of Strathclyde
Hypothesis
This study aimed to validate the Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale (NPSS) among health and social care workers in the UK.
Conclusion
The NPSS is a reliable and multidimensional tool for assessing psychological safety in health and social care settings.
Supporting Evidence
- The NPSS showed good internal reliability with Cronbach’s α of 0.95 overall.
- Test-retest reliability was high (r = 0.87; p < 0.01).
- The NPSS effectively captured elements associated with psychological safety.
- Participants who reported negative impacts from trauma had significantly lower NPSS scores.
- The NPSS demonstrated concurrent validity by predicting trauma exposure.
Takeaway
The study created a new tool to help health workers feel safe and supported at work, which is important for their well-being and patient care.
Methodology
Participants completed the NPSS and several validated measures through an online survey, with statistical analyses conducted to assess reliability and validity.
Potential Biases
Targeted recruitment efforts were made to address underrepresentation, but limitations in representativeness remain.
Limitations
The sample may not fully represent the broader health and social care workforce, and there were low response rates from males and ethnic minority groups.
Participant Demographics
Participants were mostly female (70.2%), aged 18-68 (M = 38.5), predominantly White-British (68.7%), and many reported long-term health issues.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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