Abstract:
The title of this research is “ SCALE TEST OF VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF
SELF DEFENSE MECHANISM IN CLASS X STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 5
PEKANBARU ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013 “. This study aims 1). To check the validity of
the scale overview of self defense mechanism in class X students of SMA Negeri 5 Pekanbaru
Academic Year 2012/2013 to determine. 2). To the level of scale reliability self defense
mechanism in class X students of SMA Negeri 5 Pekanbaru Academic Year 2012/2013. The
research method used was a descriptive analytical method. Scale collect data using tools a
defense mechanism developed by the autors. The population was used in this study as a sample
saturated sampel: all members of the population as high as 234 samples. Data analysis
techniques used to check the validity of the formula Product Moment with Portable SPSS PASW
Statistics 18 find while looking for reliability with Alpha Croanbach formula Portable SPSS
PASW Statistics 18. Obtained from the analysis of data 1). Of the 50 point scale defense
mechanism there are 48 item that can be said to be valid and invalid 2 items. 2). Reliability scale
defense mechanism on students using portable SPSS PASW Statistics 18 ( 0,833 ) are at very
reliable. Recommendations for further research that adaptation of the students are able to find
items that are for validity and reliability as a meansurement (scale) have been tested for use will
investigate.