Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study
- 1Sakarya Üniversitesi
- 2SAKARYA UNIVERSITY
- 3BOLU ABANT IZZET BAYSAL UNIVERSITY
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to adapt the Psychosocial Support Scale, initially developed by Panzeri et al., into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties. Methods: A methodological research design was used, following standard translation and back-translation procedures. After cultural adaptation, data were collected from adults through an online survey. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted to examine whether the original one-dimensional, four-item structure was retained in the Turkish sample. Construct validity and model fit indices served as the primary outcomes. Results: The CFA supported the original factor structure, with all items loading significantly onto a single psychosocial support dimension. The model demonstrated acceptable fit indices (SRMR = .047; CFI = .994; NFI = .982; GFI = .985; TLI = .982; CMIN/DF = 1.447; RMSEA = .067). These findings suggest that the adapted scale accurately reflects the theoretical foundation of the original instrument and is suitable for assessing perceived psychosocial support. The results also demonstrate that the scale offers a concise and practical tool for use in both the general population and research settings. Conclusion: The Turkish adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool. Its brevity and conceptual clarity make it suitable for evaluating the extent to which individuals perceive psychosocial support from their environment.
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BibTeX
@article{kara2026adaptation,
title = {{Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study}},
author = {Hüseyin Zahid Kara and Hülya Yıldız and Umut Solmaz and Zeynep Atalay},
journal = {Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.18863/pgy.1826727},
url = {https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1826727},
note = {CC BY-NC-ND},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study
AU - Hüseyin Zahid Kara
AU - Hülya Yıldız
AU - Umut Solmaz
AU - Zeynep Atalay
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/25
JO - Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar
DO - 10.18863/pgy.1826727
UR - https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1826727
AB - Objective: This study aimed to adapt the Psychosocial Support Scale, initially developed by Panzeri et al., into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties. Methods: A methodological research design was used, following standard translation and back-translation procedures. After cultural adaptation, data were collected from adults through an online survey. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted to examine whether the original one-dimensional, four-item structure was retained in the Turkish sample. Construct validity and model fit indices served as the primary outcomes. Results: The CFA supported the original factor structure, with all items loading significantly onto a single psychosocial support dimension. The model demonstrated acceptable fit indices (SRMR = .047; CFI = .994; NFI = .982; GFI = .985; TLI = .982; CMIN/DF = 1.447; RMSEA = .067). These findings suggest that the adapted scale accurately reflects the theoretical foundation of the original instrument and is suitable for assessing perceived psychosocial support. The results also demonstrate that the scale offers a concise and practical tool for use in both the general population and research settings. Conclusion: The Turkish adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool. Its brevity and conceptual clarity make it suitable for evaluating the extent to which individuals perceive psychosocial support from their environment.
SN - 1309-0674
SN - 1309-0658
ER -