Attention and Concentration Ability to Develop Self-Efficacy Scale
Abstract
This study presented the development of a reliable and valid scale, Attention and Concentration Ability to Develop Self-Efficacy Scale (ACADS), for use in preschool teacher. The reliability coefficient of this scale is 0.95 and it explains 66.00% of total variance. The scale has four sub-scales; Follow-up Scientific Information on Attention 0.80,Attention and Concentration Assessment 0.82,Using Attention Developer Gaming Activities 0.88,Using Attention Developer Computer Games and Software 0.92, Counseling Improvement of Attention and Concentration 0.87, Ability of Enhancement Attention and oncentration Paper-pencil Activities 0.92. ACADS 0.93. Exploratory factor analysis results support that the scale consisted of seven subscales. It can be said that the result is a valid and reliable measurement tool.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
April 15, 2018
Submission Date
July 7, 2018
Acceptance Date
July 31, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 5 Number: 1