Research Article

Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Carter Assessment of Critical Thinking in Midwifery (CACTIM)-Student Version

Abstract

Background: Critical thinking is a cognitive skill that involves analyzing information, making reasoned judgments, and solving problems systematically. Measuring critical thinking in midwifery students play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of safe and effective healthcare services. In the context of midwifery practices, where quick and accurate decision-making is crucial, assessing critical thinking skills is essential. This study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the Carter Assessment of Critical Thinking in Midwifery (CACTIM)-Student Version into Turkish. Methods: This methodological study was conducted on 214 midwifery students. In this study, Cronbach’s α, Item Analysis, Kendall’s W test, Explanatory Factor Analysis, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis were used to test the reliability and validity of the CACTIM Student Version. Results: It was found that Cronbach’s α was 0.84. Explanatory factor analysis yielded a 25-item structure with four factors with an eigenvalue exceeding 1, explaining 53.808% of the total variability, and factor loading between 0.33-0.66. Conclusion: According to the best scientific recommendations, the Turkish version of the CACTIM-Student Version (four subscales, 25 items) has adequate psychometric properties.

Author's Information:

Nurdan Kaya Yilmaz (ORCID), Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
Handan Guler (ORCID), Sivas Cumhuriyet University Vocational School of Health Care Services Child Care and Youth Services Child Development Department 58140, Sivas, Turkey.

How to Cite: N.K. Yilmaz, H. Guler. Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Carter Assessment of Critical Thinking in Midwifery (CACTIM)-Student Version. Journal of Applied Health Sciences and Medicine, 5(7): 38–45, 2025. https://doi.org/10.58614/jahsm574