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ERIC Number: EJ1308319
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 11
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ISSN: EISSN-2148-225X
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The Development of Pandemic Fear Scale (PAFES)
International Online Journal of Education and Teaching, v8 n3 p2049-2059 2021
The aim of this study is to develop a scale to determine the fear effects of epidemics and similar disasters such as COVID-19. The study was conducted with 1309 participants of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and 735 participants of Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The data were collected via the Internet-based method. "Pandemic Fear Scale (PAFES)", prepared by the researcher, was used as a means of data collection. The scale consisted of 5 subscales and 25 Likert style items. The stages of the study were; 1: Varimax rotated EFA was used as scale development statistics to ascertain sub-dimensions. Item-total correlation coefficient and item-remainder correlation coefficient, Cronbach and Rulon coefficient were calculated to determine the reliability. 2: After the scale was structured with EFA and item analysis, the construct validity was tested with CFA (Confirmatory Factor Analysis). Comparative Fit Index (CFI) and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) fit indices were used to test the CFA model's suitability. Considering these criteria, CFA models were created for scales. The scale was found to be valid, reliable and available as a result of statistical procedures.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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