Development of a Scale to Measure the Attitude towards Innovation Use in Rice Farming

This study elucidates the entire methodology adopted for development of a scale to measure farmers’ attitude towards innovation use (AIU) in rice farming. To farmers farming, comprehensive list 30 statements was developed by thoroughly reviewing literature available and modifying some items from pre-existing scales. The this Likert-type were following criteria put forward Edwards Kilpatrick (1948). These subjected thorough sorting process consultation with domain experts 19 finally selected measuring instrument be developed. sent judges expert content evaluation. Based on validity index score modified Kappa statistic, 15 constitute proposed scale. internal consistency check using Chronbach’s alpha used ensure reliability scale, value 0.88 obtained, indicating higher reliability. standardized has practical applicability