Fifteen unique RCR outcome measures with supporting validation evidence were identified, all covering research integrity but only ten covering research ethics¶
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q2 i? A total of 15 measures developed specifically for RCR course evaluation reported at least some reliability or validity evidence. → M. van Loon 2026
q2 i? All 15 measures contained research integrity items, while only ten included research ethics items. → M. van Loon 2026
Evidence¶
M. van Loon 2026¶
M. van Loon, D. Crean, M. van den Hoven, J. Katsarov, N. Evans. (2026). How is the Impact of Responsible Conduct of Research Education Evaluated? A Review of Measures Used and a Content Analysis of Outcome Measures with Reported Validation Evidence. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-026-10187-8
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Scoping review measure-selection stage: from 18 accessible measures with validation evidence, 7 were excluded for content unrelated to research conduct and 4 expert-suggested measures added. The review reports "Items addressing RI topics, as we defined them, were included in all 15 measures" and "Ten measuresincluded items on RE topics".
"A total of 15 measures were identified which were developed specifically for the evaluation of RCR courses and which reported at least some form of reliability or validity evidence"
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- The majority of published RCR education evaluations use measures without reported validation evidence
- Validation evidence across the 15 RCR measures is partial and heterogeneous, with no test–retest, criterion validity or factor-analytic evidence reported
- Most validated RCR measures assess a single learning outcome, with attitudes most common and only four measures testing knowledge
- Validated RCR measures omit emerging and social-safety topics including EDI, whistleblower protections, AI use in research, predatory journals and open-science practices
- Mono-disciplinary RCR courses were not more effective than multi-domain courses, contradicting prior reviews — related
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Fifteen unique RCR outcome measures with supporting validation evidence were identified, all covering research integrity but only ten covering research ethics |
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Fifteen unique RCR outcome measures with supporting validation evidence were identified, all covering research integrity but only ten covering research ethics |
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