Research Article | Open Access
DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT TO MEASURE THE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM COMPETENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Rudiyah Ha , Marut Patpol , Danulada Jamjuree
Pages: 1363-1376
Abstract
This research aims to construct a measurement tool to assess the constructive criticism
competence in Thai university students. The data were collected using a mixed-methods design. We conducted
research with three phases: 1) construct development by interviewing 12 experts to obtain the behavioral
indicators in the context studied, 2) Instrument validation to verify the validity and reliability through the pilottesting, and finally, 3) Instrument application by purposely collecting data from 335 undergraduate students
from four southern Thai universities to analysis the construct validity and reliability of the instrument. For data
analysis, qualitative content analysis from the interview was show with descriptive. The construct validity was
analyzed based on the EFA (Exploratory Factor Analysis) and measured the instrument's reliability based on the
value of Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient. The result of the study showed that the Constructive Criticism
Competence Self-Assessment Instrument (CCC-SI) has fulfilled the requirements of instrument’s validity and
reliability. There are three aspects to measure constructive criticism competence included, 1) Mindful listening,
with 5 items, 2) Intellectual humility with 11 items, and 3) Communication flexibility with 5 items. The
implications for practice are discussed included, the instructor’s role to assist and encourage learners throughout
the learning process. This is crucial to achieving the aim of future learning and encourages each student to
reflect on their progress.
Keywords
Constructive Criticism, Self-Assessment, Student Evaluation, Criticism characteristic, Undergraduate Student