Development of Behavior Values Scale for Children in the Five-To-Six-Year-Old Age Group

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a measurement tool to assess the exhibition of the values by children in the five-to-six-year-old age group, and to execute the reliability and the validity studies of the developed tool. For this purpose, the related literature was screened, the appropriate behaviors for the children in five-to-six-year-old age group related to the universal values and the values specific for the Turkish culture were determined, expert opinions were obtained, and the "Behavior Values Scale" was developed. The data obtained from 537 children were statistically analyzed, and the "Behavior Values Scale" was found to be a valid and reliable tool.