Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of the Feelings Toward Group Work Questionnaire
Abstract
The present study examined the psychometric properties (factor structure, internal and test-retest reliability, convergent and criterion-related validity, social desirability effect, and experimental validity) of the Greek version of the Feelings Toward Group Work questionnaire. Results from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed a clear three-factor structure, identical with the English version. Also, the results showed adequate internal and test-retest reliability, predicted correlations with self- and peer ratings of the Multisource Assessment of Children Social Competence, nonsignificant correlations with Social Desirability Scale, and significant pre- and posttest differences from the application of a cooperative learning program. Overall, the results showed that the Greek version of the scale is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used for research in cooperative learning with Greek samples.
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