Development and Standardization of Expected CHMSUan Core Values Scale (ECCV-S): A Culturally Relevant Psychometric Instrument for Higher Education

Abstract

In the Philippine higher education setting, particularly within public universities like Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU), indigenous approaches to value assessment remain limited. This study aimed to develop and standardize the Expected CHMSU Core Values Scale (ECCV-S), a culturally contextualized instrument to measure students’ internalization of the university’s core values—Excellence, Compassion, Environmentalism, Love of Country, Social Responsibility, Integrity, Openness, and Resilience. Using a mixed-methods design, qualitative data from focus groups guided item generation, while quantitative data established content validity, construct validity through Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and reliability. The scale demonstrated strong psychometric properties, with excellent fit indices and high internal consistency. Its application can inform institutional policies and programs fostering value development among students, thereby advancing holistic higher education outcomes.