Analizler.docx

The main purpose of this study is to design a culture acquisition self-efficacy scale for learners of Turkish as a foreign language. For this purpose, a conceptual framework was drawn by analyzing the literature and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR, 2018). The study group the research was 411 B2 level students who learn Turkish in different Turkish language teaching centers. Firstly, exploratory factor analysis was applied for construct validity and a structure consisting of 21 items under four factors (daily life, social relations, values, and behaviors) was obtained. The scale is a five-point Likert scale. In the five-point scale, (1 point) Strongly Disagree, (2 points) Disagree, (3 points) Partially Agree, (4 points) Agree, (5 points) Strongly Agree values were used. Confirmatory factor analysis was then applied and determined that the obtained structure showed a good fit. Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient calculated for the reliability studies of the scale was found to be .886. The overall reliability of the Culture Acquisition Self-Efficacy Scale is good. As a result of the analyses, the scale was found to be valid and reliable. As a result of the research, various suggestions were made.