Development of the Art Education Assessment Scale: Validity and Reliability Study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the multidimensional outcomes of art education. The study group consisted of 224 students receiving education in various art disciplines. EFA results revealed a five-factor structure comprising 22 items: personal development and self-awareness, artistic analysis, socio-emotional development, artistic participation, and creativity, explaining 59.12% of the total variance. CFA findings indicated an acceptable model fit. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency (α = .883), and its criterion validity was supported by a strong correlation with a related measure (r = .726, p < .001). The findings suggest that the scale is a psychometrically suitable tool for assessing the cognitive, affective, and behavioural outcomes of art education. Recommendations have been made regarding the scale’s potential use in educational research, programme evaluations and curriculum development to support evidence-based practice.
Institution: Adnan Menderes University
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7168086838