아동용 이분법적 사고 지표의 개발 및 타당화

• Published in: Korean Journal of child studies Vol. 40; no. 2; pp. 1 - 12
• Main Authors: 김선엽(Seon Yeop Kim), 황성훈(Seong-hoon Hwang)
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국아동학회 01-04-2019
• Subjects: 생활과학; Dichotomous Thinking Index for Children; 확인적 요인분석; exploratory factor analysis; confirmatory factor analysis; 탐색적 요인분석; 아동용 이분법적 사고 지표; 타당화; validation
• ISSN: 1226-1688; 2234-408X

Objectives: This study was conducted to develop and validate the Dichotomous Thinking Index for Children (DTI-C).
Methods: Data was collected from a sample of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students at elementary schools located in Gyeonggi-do. The preliminary version of the DTI-C contained 18 items and was administered to 271 children. After a series of analyses, 15 items were retained. The validity of these items was cross verified in another 200 children. Data was analyzed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and a correlation analysis.
Results: Exploratory factor analysis and the following confirmatory factor analysis revealed a four-factor structure consisting of ‘extreme decision’, ‘success or failure’, ‘social splitting’, and ‘dichotomous thinking in verbalization’. Cronbach’s α ranged from .85 to .87, indicating a proper level of internal consistency. Concurrent validity was established through the significant correlation of the DTI-C with measures of depression, anxiety, and self-esteem.
Conclusion: Considering its reliability and validity, the DTI-C developed and evaluated in this study could serve as a useful tool for assessing dichotomous thinking in elementary school students. KCI Citation Count: 1