Psychological and social cognitive Depth among Mothers of Kindergarten Children

Abstract

This study aims to explore the level of psychological and social cognitive depth among mothers in the process of raising their children. The research is limited to mothers of kindergarten children during the academic year (2024/2025), who were selected randomly to ensure diversity in the sample.

 the psychological and social cognitive depth of mothers of kindergarten children.The content validity of the scale was verified  through expert review. After validation, the scale was administered, and statistical analysis was conducted to examine the distinctiveness and statistical significance of the items. As a result, 28 items were retained, based on their statistical relevance and clarity. The scale employed a three-point Likert scale with the options: "Always," "Sometimes," and "Never."

Furthermore, the researcher examined the correlation between the total item score and confirmed the reliability of the scale using the test-retest method, yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.93, which indicates a high level of reliability.

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