Development and validation of the Australian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R). (1st January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jefford, Elaine; Hollins Martin, Caroline J.; Martin, Colin R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of reproductive and infant psychology. Volume 36:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 42
• Page End: 58
• Publication Date: 2018-01-01
• Subjects: Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) -- Australian -- validation -- maternity care -- measurement invariance -- midwives -- obstetricians; Human reproduction -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Pregnancy -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Infant psychology -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Periodicals; Child Psychology -- Periodicals; Women -- psychology -- Periodicals; 612.6
• DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2017.1396302
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-6838

Abstract

Abstract: Objective and background: The 10-item Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) has recently been endorsed by international expert consensus for global use as the birth satisfaction outcome measure of choice. English-language versions of the tool include validated UK and US versions; however, the instrument has not, to date, been contextualised and validated in an Australian English-language version. The current investigation sought to develop and validate an English-language version of the tool for use within the Australian context. Methods: A two-stage study. Following review and modification by expert panel, the Australian BSS-R (A-BSS-R) was (Stage 1) evaluated for factor structure, internal consistency, known-groups discriminant validity and divergent validity. Stage 2 directly compared the A-BSS-R data set with the original UK data set to determine the invariance characteristics of the new instrument. Participants were a purposive sample of Australian postnatal women ( n = 198). Results: The A-BSS-R offered a good fit to data consistent with the BSS-R tridimensional measurement model and was found to be conceptually and measurement equivalent to the UK version. The A-BSS-R demonstrated excellent known-groups discriminant validity, generally good divergent validity and overall good internal consistency. Conclusion : The A-BSS-R represents a robust and valid measure of the birth satisfaction concept suitable for use within Australia and appropriate for application to International comparative studies.