Adaption of Teachers' Perceptions of Digital Citizenship (T-PODS) Scale into Turkish

Abstract – This study aims to culturally adapt the Teachers' Perceptions of Digital Citizenship (T-PODS) to the Turkish context, utilizing a 5-point Likert scale. The survey comprises a total of 14 items that encompass sub-dimensions including digital ethics, engagement and participation, informed citizens, and civic know-how. To ensure the survey's validity, experts in both English and Turkish fields meticulously reviewed and edited the items. A total of 366 teachers participated in the administration of the survey. The data were analyzed utilizing Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in the AMOS program. The reliability of the scale, as well as its sub-dimensions, was calculated using the SPSS program (Cronbach's alpha). A scale consisting of 13 items was developed, encompassing four sub-dimensions: digital ethics, engagement and participation, informed citizen, and civic know-how. The analysis revealed Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient of 0.85 for the entire scale, indicating a high level of reliability.