Reliability and Validity Work of Conflict Resolution Skill Scale

In this study, it is aimed to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to measure conflict resolution skills of fourth grade students. Scales in the same subject were used to write the items to be included in this scale. A total of 38 items were written to the dimensions determined by considering the classifications in the literature and expert opinions about conflict resolution skills. So a draft scale was created. The scale was applied to 277 students for exploratory factor analysis and 146 students to confirmatory factor analysis. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis, it was concluded that the scale consist of “compromise” and “violence“ factors and explain 49.89% of the total variance. In addition, this two-factor structure of the scale was confirmed as a model as a result of confirmatory factor analysis. The reliability studies of the scale were made by comparing Cronbach s alpha coefficient, split-half, item-total correlations, and comparison of sub-upper 27% groups. As a result of the obtained values, the scale was found to be reliable. In this context, it was concluded that Conflict Resolution Skill Scale was a valid and reliable measurement tool in the determination of conflict resolution skills.