Turkish adaptation of work group inclusion scale: its association with occupational stress, self-efficacy, and mental well-being

AIR Self-Determination Scale Student Form: Turkish Adaptation, Validity and Reliability Study

The purpose of this study is to adapt the AIR Self-Determination Scale-Student Form into Turkish and examine its validity and reliability among elementary students. Self-determination involves active participation in goal setting, decision-making, and implementing choices in real-life contexts. The AIR Self Determination Scale is a multidimensional tool assessing these skills across four domains. The research was conducted during the 2023-2024 academic year with 300 students in 3rd and 4th grades at public schools affiliated with the Rize Provincial Directorate of National Education. Data were analyzed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Cronbach’s Alpha. CFA results confirmed the four-factor structure for the Turkish sample with acceptable fit indices (χ²/df=1.90, RMSEA=.05, CFI=.90, TLI=.95, SRMR=.06). Reliability analysis showed Cronbach’s Alpha values ranging from .73 to .78 across subdomains. Findings indicate the adapted Turkish version is a valid, reliable instrument appropriate for elementary educational settings.

Thai Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale-Short Version for Measuring Parent-Child Attachment

This methodological, cross-sectional psychometric validation study aimed to translate and culturally adapt the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale-Short Form (ECR-S) into Thai for parent self-assessment of parent-child attachment, resulting in the Thai-ECR-SP, and to evaluate its psychometric properties. The study was conducted in two phases: translation and cultural adaptation, including expert review and pretesting, followed by psychometric testing among 299 parents of children aged 3–13 years. Most participants were female, and parent age ranged from 23 to 58 years. Content validity was assessed using the item-objective congruence index. Factorial validity was examined using confirmatory factor analysis, and internal consistency reliability was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha. The findings supported the content validity and factorial validity of the scale, along with satisfactory internal consistency. The revised two-factor structure representing attachment avoidance and attachment anxiety was supported, resulting in a final 9-item version. The overall Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was .86. The Avoidance subscale, consisting of four items, yielded an alpha of .78, while the Anxiety subscale, consisting of five items, yielded an alpha of .76. These findings provide preliminary support for the reliability and factorial validity of the Thai-ECR-SP as a brief tool for assessing parent-child attachment within the Thai cultural context.

Validation of the Family Almost Perfect Scale in Turkish High School and University Students: A Cross-Cultural Psychometric Validation Study

Assessment of the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the child-centrism scale among parents.

BACKGROUND Child-centered parenting reflects the extent to which parents organize emotional, cognitive, and temporal resources around their children's needs and plays an important role in family functioning and child well-being. However, a culturally validated instrument assessing child-centrism among Turkish parents is currently lacking. PURPOSE This study aimed to adapt the Child-Centrism Scale to Turkish culture and evaluate its psychometric properties. METHODS This methodological study was conducted with 238 parents recruited from a hospital in the Black Sea region of Türkiye between August 2025-January 2026. Cross-cultural adaptation included forward-backward translation, expert evaluation, and pilot testing. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Reliability was evaluated using internal consistency and test-retest methods. Criterion validity was examined through correlations with the Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire. Measurement invariance across child gender was also examined. RESULTS Exploratory factor analysis supported a single-factor structure explaining 53.40% of the total variance. One reverse-coded item demonstrated insufficient factor loading and was removed, resulting in a six-item scale. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated acceptable model fit (χ2/df = 2.67, RMSEA = 0.084, CFI = 0.993, SRMR = 0.038). Internal consistency was high (Cronbach's α = 0.861), and test-retest reliability demonstrated strong temporal stability (r = 0.943, p < .001). Criterion validity findings were consistent with theoretical expectations. Measurement invariance analyses supported equivalence across child gender. CONCLUSIONS AND PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The Turkish version of the Child-Centrism Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing child-centered parenting among Turkish parents and may help pediatric nurses support family-centered care.

Psychometric evaluation of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) in Ecuadorian adults: evidence from a bifactor model and measurement invariance

Perceived stress is a key transdiagnostic construct associated with multiple indicators of psychological maladjustment. Although the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) has previously been validated in Ecuador, evidence has been limited to university students. This study examined the psychometric properties of the PSS-10 in a large community sample of Ecuadorian adults. A cross-sectional instrumental study was conducted with 16,074 Ecuadorian adults (mean age = 30.91 years, SD = 10.05; 46.8% women). The sample was randomly divided into exploratory ( n = 8,019) and confirmatory ( n = 8,055) subsamples. Factorial structure, bifactor reliability, measurement invariance across sex, and validity based on relationships with loneliness, psychological inflexibility, depressive symptoms, and impulsivity were evaluated. Exploratory analyses supported a two-factor structure (Negative Stress and Coping), whereas confirmatory analyses indicated that a bifactor model, comprising one general perceived stress factor and two specific factors, provided the best fit among the competing models (CFI = 0.990, TLI = 0.982, SRMR = 0.043), although RMSEA remained elevated (0.098; 90% CI [0.096, 0.101]). Bifactor indices supported the predominance of a general factor (ECV = 0.561, ω H = 0.645, H = 0.940), while the Coping factor retained meaningful reliable variance beyond the general factor. The total score showed excellent reliability (ω = 0.945) and moderate-to-strong positive associations with psychological inflexibility ( r = 0.711), depressive symptoms ( r = 0.698), loneliness ( r = 0.582), and impulsivity ( r = 0.579). Measurement invariance analyses provided limited evidence of equivalence across sex, and women reported higher observed stress scores than men ( F = 1,438.81, p < 0.001, η 2 = 0.152). The Ecuadorian PSS-10 provides reliable and valid scores for assessing perceived stress in adults. The bifactor model supported the use of the total score as an overall indicator of perceived stress, while the Coping factor may provide complementary information. These findings should be interpreted considering the overall psychometric evidence and the limited support for measurement equivalence across sex.

Psychometric properties and normative data of the TEFEA: a confirmatory factor analysis and measurement invariance by gender, school and age in Colombian adolescents.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties and generate normative data of the Executive Functions Assessment Test for Adolescents (TEFEA) using a multivariate regression-based approach in Colombian adolescents. The study sample consisted in 466 healthy students from high schools and universities in Casanare (Colombia), aged 15-19 years (M=16.25; SD=1.2). Content validity was examined using Fleiss' Kappa, while construct validity and measurement invariance were assessed through CFA of a three-factor model across sex, age, and institution type. Convergent validity was evaluated with EFECO scores, and reliability was estimated using Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega. Results indicated adequate content validity, with moderate to almost perfect agreement (κ >.41). The three-factor model showed superior fit (CMIN/DF=2.34, CFI=0.97, TLI=0.96, RMSEA=0.05, AIC=281.48) compared to the unidimensional model. Configural, metric, and scalar invariance were achieved (ΔCFI < 0.01; ΔRMSEA < 0.015). Significant correlations with EFECO (p < .05) supported convergent validity, and reliability was adequate to high (α and ω >.70). Regression-based norms enhance the clinical applicability of the test; overall, TEFEA proves valid and reliable for assessing executive functions in Colombian adolescents.