A Rasch Analysis of Three Socialization and Communication Measures in Fourth-Year Doctor of Pharmacy Students

• In Event: 69.029 - On Diversity and Culture

Abstract

The impact of communication and anxiety on Doctor of Pharmacy students across three measures was examined. Data were collected (N = 114) from fourth year Doctor of Pharmacy students at a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) using the Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale (ISVS), Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA), and The Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN). Results of Rasch Differential Item Functioning Analysis indicated statistically significant differences between each ethnic group on sub-components of anxiety in each measure (21.05% White, 45.61% African American, 33.33% Asian). Evidence from this study shows that racial demographics effect different subscales of anxiety across doctoral pharmacy students. While some pedagogical implications exist, issues within the measures and their items must also be addressed.

Authors

• Kelli Ryan, Kent State University

• Joseph M LaRochelle, Xavier University of Louisiana

• Aryn C. Karpinski, Kent State University - Kent

• Abdullah Alsayar, Kent State University