A pictorial attitude test for the evaluation of In-Service training programs

Abstract

Two sets of pictures of hospital scenes were developed to permit assessment of attitudinal changes expected from training in the area of care and treatment of hospitalized mental patients. Response range is restricted; a scoring guide facilitates scoring. Interscorer reliability is .97. Equivalence of the two parallel forms appears adequate. A pilot study and cross validation suggest validity (significant mean differences between professional and nonprofessional hospital employees and between nonprofessional personnel and people in general). Use of the picture test in the assessment of attitude change in employees participating in a number of training programs indicates sensitivity and utility of the instrument.