Abstract:

This study was carried out to develop a scale for examining the level of awareness of child abuse and neglect of preschool teacher candidates. Quantitative Method and Screening Model were used in the research. The research was conducted with a total of 420 students between the ages of 17 and 34 who were studying in the Pre-School Teaching Program of Necmettin Erbakan University Ahmet Keleşoglu Faculty of Education in Konya province and who agreed to fill out the questionnaire voluntarily. The experimental form created has been presented to experts for their opinions. In line with the returns, the scope validity rates of the substances have been determined. Items that are valued below .30, the coverage validity rate for items, have been excluded from the scope of the study. Substance analysis, AFA and DFA analyses were performed in the research. It has been determined that the compliance goodness index of the model is quite high. Validator Factor Analysis also confirmed the AFA results. Child Neglect Awareness Scale (ÇHFÖ); The Right to Freedom of Expression (IÖH) consists of 4 dimensions and a total of 54 articles: The Right to Access to a Decent Standard of Living (IYYSEH), the Right to Life and Development (YGH) and the Rights of Children with Special Needs and Disabilities (ÖGYOH). Child Abuse Awareness Scale (CPC); Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Emotional Abuse consist of 3 dimensions and a total of 34 substances. The internal coefficient of child neglect awareness scale (CPC) was .92 and the Child Abuse Awareness Scale (CPC) was .86.

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