Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the School Climate Questionnaire High School Form

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of The
School Climate Questionnaire. Data were collected from 542 students aged between 14-18 attending high schools in
Ankara. The School Climate Questionnaire (SCQ)-High School Form, Multidimensional Students’ Life Satisfaction
Scale (MSLSS), Demographic Information Form were used to collect the data. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was
used to test the factor structure of the questionnaire, and Cronbach Alpha was computed for reliability analysis.
Pearson correlation coefficients between SCQ and MSLSS were calculated to examine the criterion-related validity
of the questionnaire. The results of the study showed that the School Climate Questionnaire is a valid and reliable
measure for Turkish high school students.