الخصائص السيكومترية لمقياس الاتجاه نحو العزوبية في البيئة السعودية

Abstract

The study aims to examine the psychometric properties of the Scale of Attitude Toward Singlehood within the Saudi context and to identify the differences in the average scores of the sample on the scale according to the variable (gender, age, marital status and having children). The study sample consisted of 494 Saudis, including 328 females (66.4%) and 166 males (33.6%). Using correlation coefficients and factor analysis, the study revealed that the scale demonstrates high validity, with item correlation coefficients ranging from 0.608 to 0.886, all statistically significant. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.966, indicating the scale's reliability and suitability for application to the Saudi sample. Additionally, the scale revealed statistically significant differences in the mean scores of the sample on the Scale of Attitude Toward Singlehood attributed to the variables of gender, age, marital status, and having children.