Adaptation of the Multicultural Sensitivity Scale for Pre-service Teachers into Turkish: Validation and Reliability Study

In this study, the Multicultural Sensitivity Scale was adapted to Turkish culture by examining its psychometric properties among pre-service teachers. The research was conducted with data obtained from 610 pre-service teachers, 81 of which were used for linguistic equivalence, 392 for CFA and reliability analysis, and 137 for criterion validity. Firstly, the scale items were translated into Turkish by experts and back-translated. They were sent to the scale developers, and adjustments were made based on the feedback. In order to statistically determine the linguistic equivalence of the scale, the relationship between the original form and the Turkish form was examined and high relationships were found between the dimensions and total scores. In order to determine the construct validity of the Turkish form, the factor loadings and fit indices were examined as a result of the second order CFA. According to the CFA results, it was seen that the two-dimensional structure of the scale was preserved and the fit indices were at an acceptable level. When the Cronbach's Alpha and Composite reliability coefficients were examined to determine the reliability of the scale, it was seen that they were at sufficient levels. As a result, the scale can be used in pre-services as a valid and reliable tool in Turkish culture.