Research Article

Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study

Number: Advanced Online Publication Early Pub Date: May 2, 2026
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Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study

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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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Testing, Assessment and Psychometrics (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 2, 2026

Publication Date

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Submission Date

November 19, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 22, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

APA
Kara, H. Z., Yıldız, H., Solmaz, U., & Atalay, Z. (2026). Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, Advanced Online Publication, 39-50. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1826727
AMA
1.Kara HZ, Yıldız H, Solmaz U, Atalay Z. Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication):39-50. doi:10.18863/pgy.1826727
Chicago
Kara, Hüseyin Zahid, Hülya Yıldız, Umut Solmaz, and Zeynep Atalay. 2026. “Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, no. Advanced Online Publication: 39-50. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1826727.
EndNote
Kara HZ, Yıldız H, Solmaz U, Atalay Z (May 1, 2026) Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar Advanced Online Publication 39–50.
IEEE
[1]H. Z. Kara, H. Yıldız, U. Solmaz, and Z. Atalay, “Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study”, Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry, no. Advanced Online Publication, pp. 39–50, May 2026, doi: 10.18863/pgy.1826727.
ISNAD
Kara, Hüseyin Zahid - Yıldız, Hülya - Solmaz, Umut - Atalay, Zeynep. “Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. Advanced Online Publication (May 1, 2026): 39-50. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1826727.
JAMA
1.Kara HZ, Yıldız H, Solmaz U, Atalay Z. Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry. 2026;:39–50.
MLA
Kara, Hüseyin Zahid, et al. “Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, no. Advanced Online Publication, May 2026, pp. 39-50, doi:10.18863/pgy.1826727.
Vancouver
1.Hüseyin Zahid Kara, Hülya Yıldız, Umut Solmaz, Zeynep Atalay. Adaptation of the Psychosocial Support Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry. 2026 May 1;(Advanced Online Publication):39-50. doi:10.18863/pgy.1826727
 
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