Adaptation of the Loyola Generativity Scale and the Generative Behavior Checklist into Turkish: A Study of Validity and Reliability

Year 2025, Volume: 23 Issue: 50, 393 - 423, 25.12.2025

Şeydanur Tezcan Özer , Cemile Büşra Özsağır

https://doi.org/10.34234/ded.1707550

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Turkish versions of the Loyola Generativity Scale (LGS) and the Generative Behavior Checklist (GBC). Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to test the construct validity of the scales, and internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficients. The sample of the study consisted of a total of 543 participants, including 364 females (67%) and 179 males (33%).
The results of the confirmatory factor analysis supported the two-factor structure of the LGS, comprising Positive Generativity and Generative Doubt, with a total of 20 items (χ²/df = 2.17; CFI = 0.91; TLI = 0.90; RMSEA = 0.05, 90% CI = 0.041–0.055; SRMR = 0.05). Similarly, the single-factor structure of the GBC, consisting of 38 items, was also supported by confirmatory factor analysis (χ²/df = 1.67; p < 0.001; CFI = 0.92; TLI = 0.91; RMSEA = 0.04, 90% CI = 0.032–0.039; SRMR = 0.05).
To assess convergent validity, the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS) was employed. The results indicated significant Pearson product–moment correlations between the LGS and the GBC and the PWBS, with coefficients of 0.40 and 0.62, respectively (p < 0.01). In addition, a significant Pearson product–moment correlation of 0.27 (p < 0.01) was found between the GBC and the PWBS. Reliability analyses yielded Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 0.87 for the LGS and 0.92 for the GBC.
The findings indicate that the LGS and the GBC are valid and reliable instruments for assessing generativity in emerging adulthood.

Keywords

Generativity , Well-being , Emerging Adulthood , Validity and Reliability

Loyola Üretkenlik Ölçeği ve Üretken Davranış Kontrol Listesi’nin Türkçeye Uyarlanması: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması

Abstract

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Loyola Üretkenlik Ölçeği (LÜÖ) ile Üretken Davranış Kontrol Listesi’nin (ÜDK) Türkçe formlarının psikometrik özelliklerini incelemektir. Ölçeklerin geçerlik ve güvenirliğini test etmek amacıyla doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ile iç tutarlılığın belirlenmesinde Cronbach alfa katsayısı kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemi, 364’ü (%67) kadın ve 179’u (%33) erkek olmak üzere toplam 543 katılımcıdan oluşmaktadır.
Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonuçları, LÜÖ’nün Pozitif Üretkenlik ve Üretken Şüphe olmak üzere iki faktörlü ve 20 maddeden oluşan yapısını desteklemiştir (χ²/df = 2,17; CFI = 0,91; TLI = 0,90; RMSEA = 0,05, %90 GA = 0,041–0,055; SRMR = 0,05). Benzer şekilde, ÜDK’nin tek faktörlü ve 38 maddeden oluşan yapısı da doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ile doğrulanmıştır (χ²/df = 1,67; p < 0,001; CFI = 0,92; TLI = 0,91; RMSEA = 0,04, %90 GA = 0,032–0,039; SRMR = 0,05).
Benzer ölçek geçerliğini değerlendirmek amacıyla Psikolojik İyi Oluş Ölçeği (PİOÖ) kullanılmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, LÜÖ ile ÜDK ve PİOÖ arasında sırasıyla 0,40 ve 0,62 (p < 0,01) düzeyinde; ÜDK ile PİOÖ arasında ise 0,27 (p < 0,01) düzeyinde anlamlı Pearson momentler çarpımı korelasyonları elde edilmiştir. Güvenirlik analizleri sonucunda Cronbach alfa katsayıları LÜÖ için 0,87, ÜDK için ise 0,92 olarak hesaplanmıştır.
Elde edilen bulgular, LÜÖ ve ÜDK’nin beliren yetişkinlik döneminde üretkenliği ölçmede geçerli ve güvenilir ölçme araçları olduğunu göstermektedir.

Keywords

Üretkenlik , İyi Oluş , Beliren Yetişkinlik , Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik

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