Turkish standardization of early childhood creativity scale1

Abstract

The aim of this study was to obtain a culturally adapted Turkish version of the Early Childhood Creativity Scale (ECCS), to test its validity and realibility and to establish the norms for Turkish culture. The study adopted survey design. Research sample included randomly selected 60-83 month old children from 12 different provinces that were determined based on NUTS 1 classification (Antalya, Balıkesir,
Bursa, Erzurum, İstanbul, İzmir, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Konya, Malatya, Trabzon and Şanlıurfa). The sample size was calculated using the sampling formula based on the population of the study universe and 1750 children were sampled. Personal information form was used to obtain demographic information about children, and their level of creativity was measured with ECCS, which will be standardized in Turkey. SPSS 20 and LISREL (ver.8.80) were used for the analysis of the data. The analyses verified that ECCS is a valid and reliable tool, with established norms, to use with Turkish children.