Parent–School Perception Scale: An Examination of Its Psychometric Properties
Abstract
The aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable scale to measure parents’ perceptions of schools where their children are enrolled in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. The research was conducted with a sample of 1,658 parents of students attending schools in a province located in the Aegean Region of Türkiye. To examine the construct validity of the scale, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were performed. The EFA results indicated that the scale had a four-factor structure consisting of “School Guidance Services,” “School Social Activities,” “Teachers at School,” and “School Administrators,” explaining 61.51% of the total variance. The CFA findings (CFI = 0.99, TLI = 0.99, RMSEA = 0.045, SRMR = 0.033, GFI = 0.90) demonstrated a high level of model fit. The reliability of the scale was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients. For the overall scale, the reliability coefficient was .965, while the sub-dimensions ranged between .849 and .949. These results indicate a high level of internal consistency. In conclusion, the developed scale is considered a multidimensional, valid, and reliable instrument for measuring parents’ perceptions of schools.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Scale Development
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Metin Yaşar
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0000-0002-7854-1494
Türkiye
Publication Date
April 30, 2026
Submission Date
January 12, 2026
Acceptance Date
March 2, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 12 Number: 1