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http://dx.doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2015.45.2.240

A Validation Study of the Modified Korean Version of Ethical Leadership at Work Questionnaire (K-ELW)  

Kim, Jeong-Eon (Graduate School, Konkuk University)
Park, Eun-Jun (Department of Nursing, Konkuk University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.45, no.2, 2015 , pp. 240-250 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to validate the Korean version of the Ethical Leadership at Work questionnaire (K-ELW) that measures RNs' perceived ethical leadership of their nurse managers. Methods: The strong validation process suggested by Benson (1998), including translation and cultural adaptation stage, structural stage, and external stage, was used. Participants were 241 RNs who reported their perceived ethical leadership using both the pre-version of K-ELW and a previously known Ethical Leadership Scale, and interactional justice of their managers, as well as their own demographics, organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior. Data analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients, reliability coefficients, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis. SPSS 19.0 and Amos 18.0 versions were used. Results: A modified K-ELW was developed from construct validity evidence and included 31 items in 7 domains: People orientation, task responsibility fairness, relationship fairness, power sharing, concern for sustainability, ethical guidance, and integrity. Convergent validity, discriminant validity, and concurrent validity were supported according to the correlation coefficients of the 7 domains with other measures. Conclusion: The results of this study provide preliminary evidence that the modified K-ELW can be adopted in Korean nursing organizations, and reliable and valid ethical leadership scores can be expected.
Keywords
Leadership; Organizational ethic; Nurse managers; Questionnaires; Validation studies as topic;
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