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Yazarlar
- Karimi, Kambiz(3)
- Güngör, Sunay(2)
- Kaya, Feridun(2)
- Tuncer, Gülsüm Zekiye(2)
- Tuncer, Metin(2)
- Türkkan, Tuğba(2)
- Aksoy, Bahar(1)
- Ay, Ali(1)
- Aydin Sayilan, Aylin(1)
- Aydin, Aydanur(1)
- Ağagündüz, Duygu(1)
- Balcı Çelik, Seher(1)
- Bolacali, Edanur Tar(1)
- Cengiz, Ekrem(1)
- Doğan, Melike Demir(1)
- Ersanli, Ercumend(1)
- Eşki̇N Bacaksiz, Feride(1)
- Güler, Sevil(1)
- Gürsoy, Ayla(1)
- Hacikelesoglu, Hizir(1)
- Karaca, Faruk(1)
- Khorshid, Leyla(1)
- Kocyigit, Emine(1)
- Koçak, Tevfik(1)
- Kulakaç, Nurşen(1)
- Kütük, B.(1)
- Macindo, John Rey B.(1)
- Mese, Sevinc(1)
- Odacı, Hatice(1)
- Rizalar, Selda(1)
- Saeighi Mameghani, Shiva(1)
- Seyhan Ak, Ezgi(1)
- Sezer, Hale(1)
- Yalçınkaya, Turgay(1)
- Yilmaz, Müge(1)
- Yücel, Şebnem Çınar(1)
- Çınar, Öznur(1)
- Öztürk, Mesut(1)
- İnce, Merve(1)
- İnci, Tuğba(1)
Yayınlar
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1Validation of the Turkish Fear of War Scale (FOWARS): Psychometric Evidence and Associations with Tolerance of Uncontrollability, Psychological Symptoms, and Personality Traits
Kaya, Feridun; Türkkan, Tuğba
Growing geopolitical instability has led to increasing concerns about the psychological impact of war beyond directly affected populations, highlighting the need for culturally appropriate instruments to assess fear of war. In this study, we evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Fear of War Scale (FOWARS) and examine its associations with sociodemographic characteristics and personality traits. A total of 643 adults across two independent samples (sample 1 = 360; sample 2 = 283) completed the FOWARS, the Tolerance of Uncontrollability Questionnaire, the Next Big Five Inventory (BFI-2), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), and a sociodemographic information form. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the original two-factor structure of the FOWARS, with the Turkish version demonstrating satisfactory structural validity, convergent validity, discriminant validity, criterion-related validity, strong internal consistency, and measurement invariance across gender. Fear of war was negatively associated with tolerance of uncontrollability and positively associated with depression, anxiety, and stress. In addition, fear of war was significantly associated with gender, socioeconomic status, agreeableness, neuroticism, and conscientiousness. These findings expand the understanding of the individual determinants of fear of war, underscoring the importance of developing targeted interventions for vulnerable populations.
- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ3Cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Azerbaijani version of the Optimism Scale among university students
Güngör, Sunay; Karimi, Kambiz
In a dynamic society, instilling a sense of positive attitudes is crucial. Yılmaz and Balcı's (2002) The Optimism Scale was translated into Azerbaijani and its construct validity and reliability were tested using a convenience sample of university students (n = 300, 18–24 years). cities. The sample was split for exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Findings showed cultural commonalities between Azerbaijani and Turkish societies, attested through shared factors such as religion and language. The scale showed high construct validity, high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha =.869; McDonald's omega =.867), and convergent validity (r =.41 with measures of happiness). It supports usability of the scale in Azerbaijan. Future studies should explore structural characteristics of the scale among different populations and age brackets.
- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ4Psychometric Validation of the Turkish Version of the Personalized Psychological Flexibility Index (T-PPFI) in Disaster Search and Rescue Volunteers
Çınar, Öznur; Cengiz, Ekrem
This study aimed to perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the English version of the Personalized Psychological Flexibility Index into Turkish (T-PPFI). It was conducted among 604 disaster search and rescue volunteers who participated in the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye. Exploratory factor analysis supported a three-factor, 15-item structure, and confirmatory factor analysis indicated good fit for the three-factor model. Convergent and divergent validity were supported by a positive correlation with the Comprehensive Assessment of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Processes (CompACT) and negative correlations with the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II) and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21). The T-PPFI showed acceptable internal consistency (total score α= .727; ω= .712) and high test-retest reliability over 14 days (r= .962). Gender measurement invariance analyses supported comparability of T-PPFI scores across men and women. Hierarchical regression analyses provided evidence for the incremental validity of the T-PPFI beyond AAQ-II and CompACT in predicting DASS-21 outcomes, and higher-order EFA supported construct-level discriminant validity. The findings suggest that the 15-item T-PPFI is a reliable and valid measure of psychological flexibility in Turkish disaster search and rescue volunteers. All rights reserved.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1Positive attitudes toward and perceived importance of wearable display technology as an effective learning tool among nursing students: Turkish validity and reliability study
Aydin, Aydanur; Mese, Sevinc; Ay, Ali; Sezer, Hale; Rizalar, Selda; Güler, Sevil; Gürsoy, Ayla
Objective This research aimed to adapt Positive Attitudes Toward and Perceived Importance of Wearable Display Technology (PATPIWDT) as an Effective Learning Tool Among Nursing Students into Turkish and to examine the validity and reliability of its translation.Methods This methodological study included 698 nursing students recruited via convenience sampling. Construct validity was evaluated using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with the Maximum Likelihood (ML) estimation method. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's Alpha and McDonald's Omega coefficients.Results The model demonstrated excellent fit according to the confirmatory factor analysis results. The CFA results for the Positive Attitudes subscale indicated a good model fit (CMIN/DF = 4.79, GFI = 0.93, CFI = 0.97, RMSEA = 0.07, SRMR = 0.03). For the Perceived Importance subscale, the single-factor structure showed acceptable fit indices (CMIN/DF = 5.82, GFI = 0.98, SRMR = 0.03). As a result of examining the standardized loadings of the items, it was seen that the item factor loadings were 0.40 and above, indicating sufficient factor loading. Cronbach's alpha coefficients were 0.91 for the positive attitudes subscale and 0.84 for the perceived importance subscale. The respondents also demonstrated an above-average overall score, with a mean of 3.40 (SD = 0.69).Conclusion The Turkish version of the scale provides a dependable measure of nursing students' positive attitudes toward wearable screens and how important they consider this technology for future educational use.
- MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the chrono-med diet score (CMDS) for adult participants
Koçak, Tevfik; Kocyigit, Emine; Ağagündüz, Duygu
Background: This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the Chrono-Med Diet Score (CMDS) to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet in Turkish adults. Methods: The methodological research conducted in Gümüşhane and Ordu from January to June 2024, including 592 individuals (62.3% women, 37.7% men, and the mean age 43.4 ± 10.6 years). Data were collected through face‒to‒face interview that contained socio-demographic characteristics, the CMDS, the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), and 24-h dietary recall. Internal consistency reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, while repeatability was examined using the test–retest method. Construct validity was assessed by the MEDAS, and components of the adapted CMDS obtained from the 24-h dietary recall were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis. The content validity was assessed by the Paired samples t-test and Wilcoxon test. The Bland–Altman test with 95% limits of agreement was used to evaluate the agreement between sum of CMDS. The results were statistically evaluated at a p < 0.05 significance level. Results: The content validity index of CMDS was 0.87. The overall Turkish version of CMDS had acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.853), thus indicating that the score was reliable. The Paired samples t test coefficients between each item and the overall questionnaire ranged from 0.234 to 1.000. A higher intake of olive oil and fish obtained from a 24-h dietary recall was associated with a higher CMDS quartile (p < 0.05). The MEDAS score was correlated with a higher CMDS quartile (p < 0.001). A moderate positive correlation was determined between total CMDS and MEDAS (r = 0.467; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Our assessments of the CMDS, consisting of 13 items, in Türkiye demonstrate that it is a viable and reliable instrument to measure adherence to the Mediterranean diet for the adult population. The CMDS is more accurate than other Mediterranean diet scores as it questions about the amount of physical activity and grain products, which helps determine each participant’s eating patterns and general health.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2Assessing Internalized Beliefs: Psychometric Evidences for the Pathogenic Belief Scale in Turkish Culture
Türkkan, Tuğba; Odacı, Hatice; Kaya, Feridun
This study was conducted to test the reliability and validity of the Pathogenic Belief Scale (PBS) on adult individuals. Participants consisted of 299 adults, including 189 (63.2%) females and 110 (36.8%) males, with a mean age of 21.16 years (SD = 3.68). Personal Information Form, Pathogenic Belief Scale-R, Cognitive Distortions Scale, and Dysfunctional Attitude Scale were used as data collection tools. The three-dimensional structure of the PBS was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis on the Turkish sample (χ2 = 204.990, df = 186, χ2/df = 1.102, comparative fit index = 0.997, normed fit index = 0.997, standardized root mean square residual =.058, and root-mean-square error of approximation =.019 (90% confidence interval [.001,.032]). Factor loadings were found to be between.470 and.761. The analyses also showed that the internal consistency reliability coefficients were at a quite good level for the undeserving dimension (α =.874, ω = 0.875), the cannot rely on others dimension (α =.794, ω = 0.799), and the interpersonal guilt dimension (α =.847, ω = 0.857). The Turkish version of the PBS is a valid and reliable tool that can be used to evaluate the pathogenic beliefs of individuals. The research results were discussed, and certain inferences were made for the future in line with the limitations.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3Turkish Version of the Sense of Belonging in Nursing School Scale: Validity and Reliability for Nursing Students
Tuncer, Metin; Tuncer, Gülsüm Zekiye; Yalçınkaya, Turgay; İnce, Merve; Yücel, Şebnem Çınar; Khorshid, Leyla
Background: While a sense of belonging may be necessary for human motivation, the disruption of this sense of belonging among nurses can have implications for patient care and safety. Aim: This article was aimed at assessing the sense of belonging experienced by nursing students in three different settings (clinic, classroom, and student group) by conducting the validity and reliability of the Sense of Belonging in Nursing School (SBNS) scale, adapting it to the Turkish language and culture, and reporting the results. Methods: The study was conducted in a nursing faculty between March and July 2023. The study sample comprised 193 nursing students. We performed the content validity assessment of the 19-item SBNS scale after conducting a structural validity analysis using exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The Cronbach’s alpha and item-total score correlations were examined to assess the scale’s internal consistency. Results: The Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin measure of sampling adequacy for the SBNS instrument was 0.903, and the result of Bartlett’s test of sphericity was significant (χ² = 3182.764, p = 0.000), indicating that the scale was suitable for factor analysis. The eigenvalue analysis identified a four-factor structure explaining 76.74% of the total variance. These four factors were subsequently named as follows: (1) clinical compliance, (2) social belonging, (3) school support, and (4) clinical support. The goodness-of-fit values for the model obtained from the CFA were χ2/SD = 2.15, comparative fit index = 0.947, goodness-of-fit index = 0.852, normed fit index = 0.906, incremental fit index = 0.948, and root mean square error of approximation = 0.077, suggesting that the model fit was acceptable, and the four-factor structure was well distributed. The scale exhibited high internal consistency (α = 0.933). Discussion: The SBNS scale is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring the sense of belonging experienced by nursing students in three different environments. Further research is needed to establish its predictive validity. Conclusions and Implications for Nursing: This study was conducted, and there was no scale used in the Turkish literature to measure nursing students’ sense of school belonging; thus, it is the first in this sense.
AtıfScopus1WoS1OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ4Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Form of the Will-to-Live Scale in Older Adults
Kütük, B.
Abstract: The Will-to-Live (WTL) scale measures desire for life and life commitment across populations. However, psychometric evidence for a Turkish older adult WTL screening model is lacking. In this study, the WTL was first translated into Turkish using established procedures, followed by the collection of psychometric information on the Turkish form (WTL-T). Included in the study were community-dwelling older adults (aged 65–85 years) who could be considered representative of the older adult Turkish population, who were asked to complete the WTL scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale, the Geriatric Depression Scale, the Brief Resilient Coping Scale, as well as a single-item WTL and self-rated health. The exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses demonstrated an acceptable model fit of the WTL-T, yielding a single-factor model that explained 66.45% of the variance. Furthermore, the WTL-T was found to have high internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.865) and convergent validity was demonstrated by the strong positive correlations identified through the single-item WTL question (r = 0.810, p < 0.001). The moderate to high correlations of the scale with theoretically related measures supported its concurrent validity (r = –0.299 to 0.742, all p’s < 0.01). The evidence presented in the present study identifies the WTL-T as a concise, appropriate and psychometrically sound instrument for the assessment of WTL in older adults living in Turkey.
- MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2The Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Stress Scale for Siblings of Childhood Cancer Patients
Aksoy, Bahar; Doğan, Melike Demir; Bolacali, Edanur Tar; İnci, Tuğba
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Turkish version of the “Stress Scale for Siblings of Childhood Cancer Patients (SCCP)”. Methods: This study was conducted with 273 siblings aged 11-16 of childhood cancer patients (SCCPs) who were treated in a hospital in the Black Sea Region of Türkiye between March 2022 and April 2024. Data were collected with “The Sociodemographic Information Form” and “SCCP”. The data were examined through descriptive statistics, as well as exploratory and confirmatory factor analyzes. Results: The SCCP Turkish version is a valid and reliable scale consisting of 27 items and six sub-dimensions. The SCCP Turkish version explained 77.676% of the total variance. The SCCP Turkish version was found to be summable according to Tukey's test of additivity (p = 0.334), and the test-retest reliability of the scale was r = 0.864 (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study indicate that the Turkish version of the SCCP is a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating stress levels in siblings aged 11 to 16. Practice Implications: With SCCP, nurses can determine the stress levels of SCCPs and contribute to the planning of necessary interventions to cope with stress.
AtıfScopus4WoS4İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2Self-Regulation of Eating Behaviors Among Young Women Nurses and Nursing Students: Its Relationship With Eating Habits
Tuncer, Gülsüm Zekiye; Tuncer, Metin
The primary aim of this study is to adapt the Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire (SREBQ) to the Turkish culture among young women nurses and nursing students. The secondary aim is to investigate the factors associated with self-regulation of eating behavior in this population. The sample consisted of 773 young women nurses and nursing students who were included in the study between June and July 2024. In accordance with the first aim of the study, the construct validity of the SREBQ instrument was confirmed through EFA. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the SREBQ was found to be 0.78. There were very low positive correlations between the SREBQ score and the SRS (r = 0.252) and TREQ-CR (r = 0.136) scores, as well as low negative correlations with the TREQ-EE (r = −0.355) and TREQ-UE (r = −0.406) scores (p < 0.001). The 5-item SREBQ has been found to be a valid and reliable instrument for the population of young women nurses and nursing students in the Turkish language. The results indicate that as self-regulation of eating behavior increases in this population, overall self-regulation skills improve, while disordered eating behaviors decrease.
AtıfScopus1WoS1OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ3Psychometric validation of the Persian version of Philanthropy Scale in university students
Güngör, Sunay; Ersanli, Ercumend; Karimi, Kambiz; Öztürk, Mesut
In this study, we culturally adapted the Philanthropy Scale for Iranian university students, assessing its validity and reliability. Our sample included 600 students from Tehran and Tabriz universities. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) validated the three-factor model, demonstrating excellent fit values. Internal consistency, measured by Cronbach's Alpha, was alpha = .838 for the total score. Sub-dimensions had values of alpha = .812 (not being self-seeking and being sincere), alpha = .745 (love and unconditional acceptance), and alpha = .689 (honesty). Spearman-Brown correlation coefficients, assessed via the split-half method, were r = .825 for the total score, r = .757 (not being self-seeking and being sincere), r = .705 (love and unconditional acceptance), and r = .769 (honesty). These results signify robust reliability.
AtıfWoS2OpenAlex2İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2023Scopus SJRQ1Psychometric validation of the Persian version of optimism scale in university students
Saeighi Mameghani, Shiva; Yilmaz, Müge; Balcı Çelik, Seher; Karimi, Kambiz
Right now, more than ever in our lives, we need to remain optimistic. The present study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of The Optimism Scale, developed by Balcı & Yılmaz (2002), among Iranian university students and to adapt to Iranian culture. The scale is a single-factor scale with 24 items. The participants were selected using an appropriate sampling method, and the sample consisted of 600 Iranian university students (360 females and 240 males) from Tehran and Tabriz cities. Participants’ age ranged from 18 to 24 years (M = 21.58, SD = 1.75). The study findings suggested similarities between Iran and Turkey culture (e.g., religion, language, neighborhood relations). The optimism scale revealed a good construct validity in the Goodness of fit index indicators. The Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient for the scale was 0.76 and Convergent validity with happiness was 0.38. In future studies, the scale’s factor structure can be investigated in different samples, such as adolescents and adults.
AtıfScopus2WoS2OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ3Adaptation of the pain management self-efficacy questionnaire into Turkish; [Ağrı yönetimi öz yeterlilik ölçeğinin türkçeye uyarlanması]
Aydin Sayilan, Aylin; Eşki̇N Bacaksiz, Feride; Seyhan Ak, Ezgi; Kulakaç, Nurşen; Macindo, John Rey B.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Pain Management Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PMSEQ). Methods: The study was carried out descriptively and methodologically between September and December 2018 with 214 nurses and 248 nursing students. The data were collected using the descriptive characteristics form and the PMSEQ. Results: Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient was 0.90 in the total scale. In repeated measurements to test time reliability, there was no statistically significant difference between the two measurements (t=0.320, p=0.751), and there were a high power and positively highly significant relationship (r=0.997, p<0.001). Conclusion: Turkish version of the PMSEQ can be used as a valid and reliable scale in assessing the self-efficacy of clinical nurses and nursing students in pain management.
AtıfScopus9WoS12OpenAlex8TR Dizin3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2020The Scale of Allah Imagination
Karaca, Faruk; Hacikelesoglu, Hizir
In this study, a culture-sensitive measurement tool was developed to measure the imaginary forms of God. Psychometric analysis conducted with scale showed that the scale is reliable and valid enough. The scale of Allah imagination has a structure consisting of four factors and 19 items that explain 50.35% of the total variance. According to factor analysis, the first factor is Dismissive God image (careless), the second factor is Frightening God (fear-punishment oriented), the third factor is Loving and Frightening God (balanced), and the fourth factor is Loving God (love oriented). As a result of confirmatory factor analysis, the four-factor structure of the scale was confirmed. Cronbach's alpha, which is regarded as a criterion for internal consistency, is measured as proportional to=.61 for the scale of Allah Imagination. While the same items were analyzed via split half method, it is seen that the coefficient of correlation is.69. The correlation coefficient between the results of two measurements with 53 people and 10 days interval was calculated as.69, (p <.01). As a result of the analysis, it can be stated that the scale of Allah imagination is a valid and reliable measurement tool.
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