European Journal of Educational Research, cilt.10, sa.2, ss.891-906, 2021 (Scopus)
: The aim of the study is to adapt Preschool Children’s Science Motivation Scale (PCSMS) developed by Oppermann et al.
into Turkish and conduct the validity and reliability analyses. This scale is considered important in terms of evaluating the science
motivation of preschool children through the science concepts they are familiar with, based on their daily life experiences. The
research data were obtained from 303 children attending preschool education in central districts of Adana. The findings of
exploratory factor analysis, a two-factor structure named self-confidence and enjoyment consist of 28 items was determined in
accordance with the original structure of the scale. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that this two-factor structure showed good
fit. Subsequently, the study proceeded to reliability analyses and Cronbach’s α and Composite Reliability values were calculated. In
consequence of the study, it was seen that the original form of the scale and the goodness of fit and internal consistency values
obtained within the scope of the adaptation form coincided. The findings of the study indicate that the Turkish version of the PCSMS
is valid and reliable for Turkish preschoolers.