Vol. 11, Special Issue 2 (2022)

Author(s):
Aparna Jaiswal, NK Khare and SRK Singh

Abstract:
Attitude is a behavioural construct that cannot be measured by a single variable, hence the need for developing a standardized instrument for its measurement. The present study has been conducted to develop a reliable and valid instrument for assessing DAESI input dealers attitude towards DAESI programme. A step by step procedure of developing a standardized attitude scale was followed using Likert’s summated rating approach. The steps include item collection, relevancy test, item analysis, reliability test as well as validity test. Finally sixteen items were selected for the attitude scale which were found reliable at by Rulon’s formula of 0.78 and satisfied content validity. This scale of attitude may be useful for researchers and extension functionaries in order to measure the attitude of input dealers towards DAESI proframme.