한국 초등학교 저학년 아동용 성격강점검사(KICS-L)의 개발 및 타당화

Abstract

Objectives The purpose of the study is developing and validating the character strength inventory for lower grades of Korean elementary school. Methods The measurement concepts of each 24 strengths were established through previous research on character strengths. Based on this, a total of 240 preliminary items were produced. 6 counseling experts evaluated content validity and selected 120 items. Pilot tests were conducted on 243 2nd, 3rd graders from 5 elementary schools. Based on the results some items were revised, and some items were deleted. As a result, a total of 96 items were selected. Next, main test was conducted on 1,333 2nd, 3rd graders of 17 elementary schools. 72 final items were selected by verifying reliability, construct validity, and criterion validity. Results Reliability coefficients for each strength ranged from .60 to .78, which was satisfactory. The result of hierarchical confirmatory factor analysis is that the RMSEA is .049. The path coefficient between latent variable and measurement variable was .41 to .99, and all factor loads were significant. In addition, the criterion validity was also verified because character strengths, life satisfaction, self-esteem, social support, and school adaptation showed a positive correlation. Conclusions A character strength scale for the lower grades of elementary school was developed, in which reliability, construct validity, and criterion validity were verified through systematic procedures and methods by collecting data from elementary school children in various cities and provinces across the country. Character strength inventory will function as a valid and reliable tool to understand the character strengths characteristics and development of lower grades of Korea elementary school, and can be used as a basic tool to contribute to positive development such as personality, learning, and career development.