Digital Intelligence Adult Scale Validity and Reliability Study
Abstract
Digital intelligence (DQ) is expressed as a comprehensive set of technical, cognitive, meta-cognitive, and socio-emotional competencies based on universal moral values that enable individuals to face the challenges of digital life and adapt to its expectations. These competencies that make up digital intelligence are necessary for individuals to use digital technology responsibly, consciously, and successfully in this age where digital technologies are becoming more and more widespread. In order to determine the current status of individuals regarding these competencies and the areas that need to be supported, measurement and evaluation tools are needed. In this study, it was aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the ‘Digital Intelligence Adult Scale’ developed based on this need. For this purpose, the general survey model was used in the study. The study group of the research consists of 809 participants aged 18 and over. The data were collected face-to-face and online via Google Forms. As a result of the scope and validity analyses performed on the collected data, the ‘Digital Intelligence Adult Scale’ consisting of a total of 47 items with eight dimensions was obtained. The total variance explained by the eight-dimensional structure determined for the ‘Digital Intelligence Adult Scale’ was found to be 69.18%. As a result of confirmatory factor analysis, CFI value was 0.98, NFI value was 0.96 and NNFI value was 0.98. In determining the reliability, the reliability coefficient was calculated, and Cronbach's alpha value was found to be 0.96. As a result, it was accepted that the ‘Digital Intelligence Adult Scale’ is a valid and reliable assessment tool.
Keywords
Digital Intelligence, Measurement Tool, Validity and Reliability
Ethical Statement
This study was discussed at the Gazi University Ethics Commission meeting dated 22.03.2022 and numbered 06, and it was unanimously decided that there was no ethical problem in the study.
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