Research Article

Parent–School Perception Scale: An Examination of Its Psychometric Properties

Volume: 12 Number: 1 April 30, 2026
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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

Publication Date

April 30, 2026

Submission Date

January 12, 2026

Acceptance Date

March 2, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 12 Number: 1

APA
Yaşar, M. (2026). Parent–School Perception Scale: An Examination of Its Psychometric Properties. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research, 12(1), 54-76. https://doi.org/10.38089/ekuad.2026.255
AMA
1.Yaşar M. Parent–School Perception Scale: An Examination of Its Psychometric Properties. JETPR. 2026;12(1):54-76. doi:10.38089/ekuad.2026.255
Chicago
Yaşar, Metin. 2026. “Parent–School Perception Scale: An Examination of Its Psychometric Properties”. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research 12 (1): 54-76. https://doi.org/10.38089/ekuad.2026.255.
EndNote
Yaşar M (April 1, 2026) Parent–School Perception Scale: An Examination of Its Psychometric Properties. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research 12 1 54–76.
IEEE
[1]M. Yaşar, “Parent–School Perception Scale: An Examination of Its Psychometric Properties”, JETPR, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 54–76, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.38089/ekuad.2026.255.
ISNAD
Yaşar, Metin. “Parent–School Perception Scale: An Examination of Its Psychometric Properties”. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research 12/1 (April 1, 2026): 54-76. https://doi.org/10.38089/ekuad.2026.255.
JAMA
1.Yaşar M. Parent–School Perception Scale: An Examination of Its Psychometric Properties. JETPR. 2026;12:54–76.
MLA
Yaşar, Metin. “Parent–School Perception Scale: An Examination of Its Psychometric Properties”. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research, vol. 12, no. 1, Apr. 2026, pp. 54-76, doi:10.38089/ekuad.2026.255.
Vancouver
1.Metin Yaşar. Parent–School Perception Scale: An Examination of Its Psychometric Properties. JETPR. 2026 Apr. 1;12(1):54-76. doi:10.38089/ekuad.2026.255