Abstract

• This study aims to validate a questionnaire measuring the social connectedness of student teachers. In order to study social connectedness, the items were adapted from the questionnaires which are concerning with the social connectedness. Based on the instruments, Social Connectedness Questionnaire (SCQ), a four-point Likert type self-report questionnaire, is proposed and is investigated to show its validity in a random sample of 520 student teachers. Exploratory factor analysis showed a three-factor structure of the social connectedness composed of (1) sense of belonging, (2) social support, and (3) socialization. Confirmatory factor analysis further confirmed the validity and reliability of social connectedness as a three-factor construct. This Social Connectedness Questionnaire (SCQ) can serve as a tool to evaluate the social connectedness of student teachers.