ABSTRACT

The aim of the present study is to develop a scale to determine the book preference of parents for their children between the ages of 3-6 (37-72 months), and to conduct the validity and reliability processes for the scale. The study group of the research consists of 320 parents with children between the ages of 3-6. The scale is graded on a 5-point Likert-type. Content validity and exploratory factor analyzes were performed to provide evidence for the reliability and validity of the scale developed to determine the book preference of parents. Principal Axis Analysis method was employed in the process of exploratory factor analysis. To ensure content validity, 10 experts were consulted for expert opinion. In line with the expert opinions, the item pool was reviewed and revised. Upon performing the Principal Axis Analysis, the final form of the scale consisting of 8 factors (Family and Teacher Suggestions, Suggestions of the Immediate Circle, Popularity/Recognition, Price, External Structure, Theme and Subject, Heroes, Language and Narration) and 49 items was created. It was found that the scale explained 53% of the total variance. The reliability coefficients of the sub-factors of the scale ranged from 0.64 to 0.90. The results of the validity and reliability analysis revealed that the scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to determine the book preference of parents regarding selecting books for their children