Research Article

Adaptation of the Group-Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) Scale into Turkish

Number: 2026 June 6, 2026
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Adaptation of the Group-Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) Scale into Turkish

Abstract

This study aimed to adapt the Group Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) scale (Barnes et al., 2020) into Turkish and examine its psychometric properties. To ensure high methodological rigor, the construct validity was tested using two independent samples: Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was conducted with a sample of N1=215, while Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed with a separate sample of N2=101. EFA results revealed a 29-item, five-factor structure, and CFA results confirmed that this model provided a better fit for the Turkish context (RMSEA = .085, CFI = .91, SRMR = .065) than the original four-factor model. Concurrent validity was supported by a significant positive correlation (r = .56, p < .001) with the Group Work Skills Scale. The scale demonstrated excellent internal consistency with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of .96. Overall, the Turkish version of the GLSA is a methodologically robust, valid, and reliable instrument for assessing the self-perceived competencies of group leaders in various professional settings.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Social Work Practice

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 6, 2026

Submission Date

April 3, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 24, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: 2026

APA
Sever, M. (2026). Adaptation of the Group-Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) Scale into Turkish. Journal of Disadvantaged Groups and Social Work, 2026, 23-33. https://izlik.org/JA96KX53GE
AMA
1.Sever M. Adaptation of the Group-Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) Scale into Turkish. Disadvantaged Groups and Social Work. 2026;(2026):23-33. https://izlik.org/JA96KX53GE
Chicago
Sever, Melih. 2026. “Adaptation of the Group-Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) Scale into Turkish”. Journal of Disadvantaged Groups and Social Work, nos. 2026: 23-33. https://izlik.org/JA96KX53GE.
EndNote
Sever M (June 1, 2026) Adaptation of the Group-Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) Scale into Turkish. Journal of Disadvantaged Groups and Social Work 2026 23–33.
IEEE
[1]M. Sever, “Adaptation of the Group-Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) Scale into Turkish”, Disadvantaged Groups and Social Work, no. 2026, pp. 23–33, June 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA96KX53GE
ISNAD
Sever, Melih. “Adaptation of the Group-Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) Scale into Turkish”. Journal of Disadvantaged Groups and Social Work. 2026 (June 1, 2026): 23-33. https://izlik.org/JA96KX53GE.
JAMA
1.Sever M. Adaptation of the Group-Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) Scale into Turkish. Disadvantaged Groups and Social Work. 2026;:23–33.
MLA
Sever, Melih. “Adaptation of the Group-Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) Scale into Turkish”. Journal of Disadvantaged Groups and Social Work, no. 2026, June 2026, pp. 23-33, https://izlik.org/JA96KX53GE.
Vancouver
1.Melih Sever. Adaptation of the Group-Leader Self-Assessment (GLSA) Scale into Turkish. Disadvantaged Groups and Social Work [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 1;(2026):23-3. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA96KX53GE

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