Research Article

Development of an Environmental Attitude Scale for Primary School Students

Volume: 8 Number: 2 July 31, 2024
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Development of an Environmental Attitude Scale for Primary School Students

Abstract

This study aims to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to determine the environmental attitude levels of primary school students. The research adopts a quantitative research design and is of a survey study nature. The study was conducted during the 2022-2023 academic year with the participation of 948 students from primary schools in Kırşehir. The likert-type scale development model was used in the study. Considering that the items in the measurement tool are related to each other, the promax oblique rotation technique was used in the explanatory factor analysis [EFA]. As a result of the rotation technique applied three times, a 17 item scale consisting of 3 sub-factors was obtained. The result of the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin [KMO] Test of the scale was calculated as .837. The Bartlett Test result was found to be significant (p<.00). As a result of the validity and reliability analyses of the developed data collection tool, it was observed that the Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient calculated in the explanatory factor analysis increased from .76 to .91 in the confirmatory factor analysis. As a result of the study, a valid and reliable measurement tool was developed to determine the environmental attitude levels of primary school students. The developed scale can be revised in line with the curriculum and learning outcomes for different grade levels.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Environmental Education and Extension

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 31, 2024

Submission Date

October 30, 2023

Acceptance Date

July 18, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Karakaş Tan, C., & Demirci Güler, M. P. (2024). Development of an Environmental Attitude Scale for Primary School Students. Türk Akademik Yayınlar Dergisi (TAY Journal), 8(2), 287-316. https://izlik.org/JA94YS37ZD

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