Adaptation and initial examination of the psychometric properties of the Short Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire (SSRQ) for use with general practice registrars

Figures & data

Table 1. Demographic characteristics of GP-SRMR registrar-participants and their reported GP supervisors (n = 228)

Registrar characteristics	Number	Percent	Supervisor characteristics	Number	Percent
Registrar age			Supervisor gender
25–29 years	56	24.6	Male	145	63.6
30–34 years	79	34.6	Female	74	32.5
35–39 years	44	19.3	Other/Prefer not to say	9	3.9
40–44 years	28	12.3	Total	228	100
45+ years	21	9.2
Total	228	100	Time GP has been a supervisor
			2–5 years	11	4.8
Registrar gender			6–10 years	24	10.5
Male	95	41.7	11–20 years	49	21.5
Female	128	56.1	>20 years	97	42.5
Other/Prefer not to say	5	2.2	Don’t know	47	20.6
Total	228	100	Total	228	100
Registrar level of training			Supervised registrars in the past
GPT1/PRRT1	83	36.4	Yes	201	88.2
GPT2/PRRT2	19	8.3	No	19	8.3
GPT3/PRRT3	72	31.6	Unsure	8	3.5
GPT4/PRRT4	39	17.1	Total	228	100
Other	15	6.6
Total	228	100

10 participants (4.20%) did not provide any demographic information.

Table 2. Exploratory factor analysis with direct oblimin rotation and procrustes transformation of GP-SRMR items (N= 238)

	Communalities	Supervisor investment	Registrar professionalism	Safe base	Emotional intelligence	Congruence
29. My supervisor assists me in achieving my learning goals.	.76	.90	.00	−.03	−.03	1.00
26. My supervisor engages with my learning and training needs.	.82	.90	.09	−.04	−.04	1.00
43. My supervisor helps me identify my own learning/training needs.	.70	.80	−.04	−.07	.13	.99
42. My supervisor pays close attention to the process of supervision.	.72	.79	−.11	.06	.11	.98
24.My supervisor utilises a range of current and appropriate resources.	.63	.77	.06	.00	−.01	1.00
7. My supervisor is enthusiastic about supervising me.	.73	.57	.02	.33	.10	.91
23. My supervisor’s approach to medicine aligns with my own.	.60	.56	.09	.09	.18	.97
30. My supervisor communicates clearly and effectively.	.66	.55	.17	.18	.09	.94
34. I feel my supervisor is a good role model.	.71	.54	.02	.34	.12	.90
12. My supervisor encourages me to reflect on my practice.	.59	.54	.09	.06	.22	.96
28. My supervisor is flexible in their approach to my education.	.62	.53	.09	.15	.17	.95
10. There are adequate opportunities to access my supervisor.	.53	.53	.05	.19	.10	.95
38. My supervisor has a collaborative approach in supervision.	.65	.53	.15	.04	.24	.96
15. I have a good professional approach.	.76	−.20	.87	.06	.22	.97
18. I maintain a high standard in my interprofessional communications.	.68	−.15	.81	.12	.12	.98
27. The way that I practise is safe.	.63	.11	.79	−.07	−.22	.97
17. I integrate well with others in the team.	.64	−.15	.73	.24	.10	.95
16. I take responsibility for my work.	.66	−.01	.70	.26	−.01	.95
25. I feel confident in my clinical practise.	.46	.17	.64	−.22	−.04	.96
11.My skills are appropriate for my stage of training.	.46	.15	.62	−.09	.01	.98
6. I am considerate towards others in the practice (e.g. all practice staff).	.43	−.03	.59	.18	.01	.96
20. I work hard in the practice.	.47	.12	.59	.18	−.25	.93
14. I show good organisational skills.	.36	.08	.54	−.11	.12	.96
37. I am able to manage multiple demands.	.34	.15	.52	−.15	.05	.96
1. My supervisor is approachable.	.79	.30	.08	.67	.02	.95
2. My supervisor is respectful of my views and ideas.	.80	.25	.13	.60	.16	.93
8. I feel able to openly discuss my concerns with my supervisor.	.73	.34	−.02	.52	.21	.89
31. My supervisor demonstrates professional behaviour towards me.	.56	.28	.23	.44	.01	.87
40. I feel I am able to ask for help when I am out of my depth.	.50	.22	.21	.39	.10	.87
41. My supervisor is non-judgemental in their role as a supervisor.	.65	.36	.13	.38	.17	.83
4. My supervisor acknowledges my strengths.	.63	.25	.11	.37	.30	.83
39. My supervisor is attentive to my unspoken feelings and anxieties.	.71	.23	.03	−.09	.70	.97
13. My supervisor acknowledges when I am stressed.	.71	.20	.10	.01	.66	.96
22. My supervisor shows concern for my emotional wellbeing.	.56	.19	.01	.16	.53	.93
3. My supervisor takes time to get to know me.	.72	.30	.05	.34	.39	.81
	Factor congruence	.99	.96	.75	.86
	Cronbach’s α	.96	.9	.93	.87

Items reproduced with permission. The GP-SRMR can be freely accessed online [40].

Jillian B, Michael B, Joan B, et al. General practice supervisory relationship measure (Registrars) - handscored instrument. 2018.

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Data availability statement

The datasets used and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.