Ebeveynli̇ğe Geleneksel Ve Modern Yaklaşimlar Ölçeği̇’ni̇n Geli̇şti̇ri̇lmesi̇: Güveni̇rli̇k Ve Geçerli̇k

Abstract

The main aim of this study  was to develop a reliable and valid measurement tool for exploring parents' traditional and modern approaches to parenting. Although some scales focus on attitudes about parenthood, many of those are out of date or do not appropriately focus on parents' attitudes toward parenting in the Turkish culture. Thus, a new scale measuring parental attitudes in the Turkish cultural context is needed for proper assessment. With that goal, this study was undertaken with three separate samples including mothers and fathers. Principal component analyses were carried out to determine the factor structure of the scale and results showed that the scale has two dimensions: traditional and modern approaches. Confirmatory factor analyses were also conducted to check the two-factor structure and suggested that the scale has an acceptable model fit. Finally, the internal consistency scores and significant associations demonstrated that the scale has good psychometric properties in terms of reliability and validity. The current study has thus provided a reliable and valid scale for researchers to investigate and assess parents' traditional and modern attitudes toward parenting.