Examination of the Validity of the Critical Thinking Disposition Scale at the Level of Graduate Students

Abstract

: Critical thinking is a crucial skill that plays a vital role in academic success and personal growth. This study focuses on the adaptation of the Critical Thinking Disposition Scale for graduate students. The scale, originally developed for high school students, was modified to cater to the unique demands of graduate education. The data was collected from 225 graduate students and analyzed using the Mplus program. The adapted scale consists of 25 items in three factors: engagement, cognitive maturity, and innovativeness. The findings contribute to the field of critical thinking assessment and provide valuable insights for accurately measuring and developing critical thinking skills in the graduate student population.