Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of 9-11-Year-Olds’ Attitudes towards Breakfast Questionnaire

INTRODUCTION: This study has been carried out in order to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of 9-11 Year-Olds’ Attitudes Towards Breakfast Questionnaire. This methodological-descriptive-correlational study was conducted with 646 children.
METHODS: The sample of the study consisted of 646 children who have parental permission and filled out the scales. Data were collected by Socio-demographic data form and 9-11 Year-Olds’ Attitudes towards Breakfast questionnaire. Factor analysis, cronbach alpha, item-total correlation and contrasting group comparison were used in the evaluation of the data.
RESULTS: The scale consists of 13 items and uni-dimensions which explained 32.45 % of the total variance. All the factor loadings were found to be greater than 0.30 in both explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis. In confirmatory factor analysis, all of the fit indices were greater than 0.90 and RMSEA was less than 0.08. For the whole of the scale, crobach’s alpha was found to be 0.82.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The 9-11 Year-Olds’ Attitudes towards Breakfast questionnaire is a valid and reliable measurement tool for the Turkish sample. By using this scale, researchers can identify students' attitudes towards breakfast, reduce negative behaviors, and develop programs to improve positive attitudes in children towards breakfast.