Replication and Refinement of CHIQ Reflection Tool

Replication and Refinement of CHIQ Reflection Tool

Childhood trauma, also referred to as cumulative harm, can have enduring and significant effects on individuals. Research to date has elucidated how important it is to recognise and understand the prevalence of trauma and the implications it can have on the lifespan. Cumulative harm inevitably shapes various aspects of an individual’s life, including career choice. Current research regarding influences and motivations to enter nursing professions is limited. The healthcare system depends heavily on nurses to provide essential care and support to patients. Without nurses, the healthcare system would cease to exist. Understanding these motivations is crucial for developing effective strategies to address the current nursing shortage. The primary objective of this research was to test the structural validity of the Cumulative Harm Impact Questionnaire (CHIQ). An additional aim was to examine if the CHIQ was a structurally valid measure when replicated in a nursing population. As part of a further test of structural validity it was argued that the CHIQ will correlate with trauma and measures of career readiness. Based on the previous research with other helping populations, it was hypothesised that cumulative harm would influence career choice for nursing professionals and nurses in training. Additionally, it was hypothesised that the CHIQ will show structural validity by comparing the structure of the scale to correlate with the Post Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES), Work as Meaning Inventory (WAMI) and Brief Calling Scale (BCS). The results of the current study identified that while some of the subscale items of the CHIQ are structurally valid measures, others require further development. Furthermore, the study revealed that cumulative harm can influence career choice for nursing professionals and nurses in training, providing valuable i insights to guide future efforts in recruitment and retention.

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