Adaptation and validation of the Vienna art interest and art knowledge questionnaire (VAIAK)

Abstract

Expertise proved to be a relevant variable when it came to study visual art reception processes. The Vienna Art Interest and Art Knowledge Questionnaire was conceived as an unified and validated measure of expertise using a psychometric focus. The objective of this study was to translate, adapt and validate the questionnaire for use in research with the Argentine population. 153 students voluntarily completed the questionnaire as a group or individually. Analysis of internal consistency, construct validity through factor analysis, and discriminant validity were performed through comparisons between psychology and art history students, as well as correlation of measures. Evidence was obtained of the reliability and validity of the Interest scales, and of an adapted part of the Knowledge scale.

Keywords

• artes visuales
• conocimiento previo
• interés