VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY STUDY OF SCHULTZ TEST OF EMOTION PROCESSING – PRELIMINARY VERSION (STEP-P) FOR 3-5-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN

Abstract

This study was conducted for the validity and reliability study of the Schultz Test of Emotion Processing – Preliminary Version (STEP-P) for 3-5-year-old children. The study was designed in the general survey model, one of quantitative research. The study group consists of 310 children in the 3-5 age group attending kindergartens affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Konya City Centre in the 2019-2020 academic year. Schultz Test of Emotion Processing – Preliminary Version (STEP-P) and General Information Form were used to collect the research data. Content validity (expert opinion) and construct validity (confirmative factor analysis) were examined for validity studies of the test. KR-20 reliability coefficient was calculated for the reliability of the measurements in terms of internal consistency. The Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated when the normality assumption was met, and the Spearman correlation coefficient was calculated when the normality assumption was not met for independent inter-observer agreement and test-retest reliability. The analyses showed that the Schultz Test of Emotion Processing – Preliminary Version (STEP-P) is a valid and reliable test for 3-5 year old children.