Validation and Reliability of the Turkish Adaptation of the Observation Inventory of the Preschool Children Enneagram

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine whether the Observation Inventory of the Preschool Children Enneagram is a valid and reliable measurement tool in its Turkish adaptation. The study sample consisted of 394 parents and 141 teachers. Among the children of the participating parents, 194 were girls and 200 were boys, with an average age of 65.1 months. Among the children evaluated by the participating teachers, 64 were girls and 77 were boys. The results of the Exploratory Factor Analysis confirmed the nine-factor structure of the Observation Inventory of the Preschool Children Enneagram. The Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficient for all dimensions was found to be above .70, indicating strong internal consistency. The total correlation values of the dimensions ranged between .35 and .77. Additionally, the Confirmatory Factor Analysis demonstrated that the scale had acceptable fit indices. Overall, the findings suggest that the adapted version of the scale is a valid, reliable, and applicable tool for use in the field.