Testing and Refining Wellness Scale Items Using Iterative Cognitive Interviews
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Scale Development
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Hakan Kuru
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0000-0002-6477-1782
Türkiye
Aykut Bulut
0000-0002-0141-2977
Türkiye
Koray Kılıç
0000-0002-9592-7268
Türkiye
Ece İbanoglu
0000-0001-6268-3941
Türkiye
Publication Date
June 1, 2026
Submission Date
May 13, 2025
Acceptance Date
November 3, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 27 Number: 2