Constructing a Scale Measuring Attitude of 10th Grade Students toward Geography Subject in the Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

This study aimed at constructing an instrument to measure attitude towards
geography subject. A descriptive research design was followed in the study. The sample
included 500 male and female students enrolled in the 10th grade in Muscat, South Al-
Batinah, and North Al-Batinah governorates in the Sultanate of Oman. The factor analysis
yielded a 25-item scale consisting of five dimensions: enjoying studying geography subject,
importance of geography subject, learning geography subject, relevance of geography subject
to future profession, and nature of geography subject. Results also showed acceptable levels
of validity and reliability. The researchers recommended using the scale by geography
teachers to modify the negative attitudes of the students toward the subject. The researchers
suggesting conducting other studies to verify the applicability of the scale for other samples.