ERIC Number: EJ1469430
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-May
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ISSN: ISSN-1932-202X
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Exploring the Psychometric Properties of the Gifted Rating Scale-School Form in the Qatari Context
Ali M. Alodat1; Qais Al-Meqdad1; Maha Al-Hendawi1; Nawaf Al-Zyoud1; Osamah Bataineh1
Journal of Advanced Academics, v36 n2 p326-351 2025
This study uses a rigorous research process to explore the psychometric properties of the Gifted Rating Scale-School Form (GRS-S) within the Qatari educational context. We employed stratified cluster sampling of 326 students (aged 6-13 years, M = 10.9) from 25 public schools in Doha. Data was collected in the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year and analyzed for internal consistency, factorial validity, and concurrent and predictive validity. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the six-factor model (root mean square error of approximation = 0.073, comparative fit index = 0.886). The findings revealed that the GRS-S had high internal consistency ([alpha] = 0.926-0.982), moderate to strong correlations with the HOPE scale (r = 0.651), and solid predictive validity with grade point average (r = 0.917). These findings validate the GRS-S as a reliable tool for identifying gifted students in Qatar, with significant implications for the region's educational practices and policy development, potentially shaping the future of gifted education in the country.
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Rating Scales, Psychometrics, Foreign Countries, Public Schools, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Talent Identification, Children, Early Adolescents
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Qatar
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Author Affiliations: 1Psychological Sciences Department, College of Education, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar