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Development and validation of a self-control competency scale for late-school-aged children
Bo Kyoung Jin1, Hye Young Ahn2
1Instructor, College of Nursing, Eulji University, DaejeonKorea.
Child Health Nursing Research
|January 10, 2022
Summary
This study developed a reliable and valid self-control competency scale for elementary students. The 13-item scale effectively measures self-control in children, aiding in assessments.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Self-control is crucial for academic and social success in school-aged children.
- Existing measures may not adequately capture the multifaceted nature of self-control in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a self-control competency scale for school-aged children.
- To establish the reliability and validity of the new scale for assessing self-control.
Main Methods:
- Methodological research design.
- Data collected from 438 fifth and sixth-grade elementary students.
- Reliability (Cronbach's α) and validity (CFA, concurrent validity) were assessed.
Main Results:
- A 13-item scale with six subscales was developed: teacher relationship control, problem-solving, peer empathy, peer relationship control, impulse control, and emotional control.
- The scale demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's α = .83) and subscale reliability (.65–.76).
- Confirmatory factor analysis supported the six-subscale model, and significant concurrent validity was found (r=.82).
Conclusions:
- The developed scale is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing self-control competency in late-school-aged children.
- This scale can be utilized by educators and researchers to evaluate children's self-control skills.
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