Exploratory Factorial Analysis of ICED-19 Questionnaire: Impact of COVID-19 on doctoral students
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https://doi.org/10.12795/revistafuentes.2022.18416Keywords:
Data analysis, Doctorate, Higher education, Measurement instrument, Research training, Student well-being, Universities, VirusAbstract
Introduction. The health crisis situation due to COVID-19 has led to adaptations in educational institutions and changes in their organizational structures. Modifications have been made in all stages of education. However one of the most vulnerable groups during the pandemic was doctoral students. For this reason, with the aim of assessing the impact on their welfare and research work, an ad hoc instrument has been developed. The participants were doctoral students in education of the Complutense University of Madrid. The objective of this research is to analyze the reliability of the instrument called Impact of COVID-19 in Doctoral Students (ICED-19) and its validity through the Exploratory Factor Analysis. Methodology. This study was carried out through a quantitative and descriptive methodology. Statistical techniques were used for data analysis. Results. The results show a reliable instrument, with 7 factors that explain the dimensionality of the construct: Resilient Attitudes for the Development of the Doctoral Dissertation, Possibilities for Professional Development, Socialization in the Academic Environment, Training received by the Home Institution, Training received by External Institutions, Socio-affective Welfare and Family Support. Conclusions. This validated and reliable questionnaire can be used to assess how COVID-19 has impacted on doctoral students in Education.
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