Analysis of validity and reliability of the risk assessment form for children

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric parameters of an assessment tool developed by Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services in 2024 to identify risks faced by children under vulnerable conditions. Methods: In the research, the scientific validity and reliability of the "Risk Assessment Form for Children" were examined. The study was designed as a cross-sectional survey employing a quantitative approach. The sample was obtained by the simple random sampling method. Data were obtained from 418 children through the developed form. Results: Data analysis was performed to assess the construct validity of the risk items, utilizing the Cronbach's alpha (α) value for reliability analysis. Factor analysis was used in the validity assessment. The form reveals an adequate distribution as determined by the explanatory factor analysis of the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test. Cronbach's alpha (α) was calculated to be 0.9. Six sub-dimensions have been identified. A robust consistency has been seen among the sub-dimensions of the shape. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the Risk Assessment Form for Children comprises 46 components in total. The findings demonstrate that the form is a reliable measurement tool for assessing risks to children.