Validation and Reliability Assessment of Data Collection Instrument for University Students' Employment Readiness: A Pilot Testing
Keywords:
Employment readiness, University students, Personal image, Perceived employabilityAbstract
This research aims to explore the mediating role of personal image in affecting the employment readiness of university students. Personal image can be a key determinant in the perceived employability and overall preparedness of students. We pilot tested our research instruments by studying a sample of 50 university students, assessing their self-reported employment readiness and their perceptions of their own personal image. This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of a data collection instrument tailored for gauging university students' readiness for employment. Two key validation methodologies were employed: content validity through expert judgment and construct validity using the Pearson correlation coefficient. Expert feedback was systematically collated, revealing that the instrument's items closely align with the intended research constructs. The Fleiss-Cohen test was utilized to assess inter-respondent agreement, and results indicated a high degree of consensus among experts.Further statistical analysis using Cohen's Kappa statistic demonstrated substantial to almost perfect agreement among raters, bolstering the instrument's reliability. The application of Pearson correlation emphasized the tool's ability to elucidate intricate relationships between myriad factors relevant to students' employment preparedness. Pilot testing concluded that the research instrument is both valid and reliable, ensuring its suitability for a broader study on university students' readiness for the professional world.
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