Design and Psychometric Validation of the Questionnaire on Goals of Training Transfer among Faculty Members in Medical Sciences

Abstract Effective transfer of Training from faculty development programs to real-world teaching practice is a major challenge in health professions education. Despite the importance of faculty members’ motivational goals in this process, no localized, theory-based instrument has yet to be developed to assess these goals in the Iranian medical sciences context. Therefore, this study was conducted to design and validate a questionnaire on the goals of training transfer among faculty members in medical sciences based on the Theory of Reasoned Goal Pursuit. This sequential exploratory mixed-methods study (qualitative-quantitative) was conducted in 2025. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 purposively selected faculty members (maximum variation). Data were analyzed using conventional qualitative content analysis within the TRGP framework. In the quantitative phase, face validity, quantitative content validity (CVR and CVI by 11 experts), and construct validity using CFA with 92 faculty members were assessed. The qualitative phase identified two main themes ("procurement goals" and "approval goals") and seven subthemes, leading to a 22-item questionnaire. After content validity assessment, two items were removed, resulting in a 20-item version. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the seven-factor structure: facilitating student learning, resource optimization, meeting expectations, intrinsic satisfaction, reputation among students, adaptation to changes, and scientific authority among colleagues. The model showed acceptable fit indices. Thus, the Questionnaire on Goals of Training Transfer, with its seven-factor structure, has desirable validity and reliability and can serve as a valid tool for assessing faculty members' goals and motivations in applying professional learning.