Turkish Version of the Generative AI Dependency Scale: Validity, Reliability, and Psychometric Properties

Tolga Seki; Zeynep Şimşir Gökalp; Zhumagul Abdilamitova; Rıza Taha Küçükdere; Asiye Bayat

doi:10.54535/rep.1886848

Turkish Version of the Generative AI Dependency Scale: Validity, Reliability, and Psychometric Properties

Abstract

With the increasing prevalence of generative artificial intelligence use, addiction behaviors toward this technology have begun to attract the interest of researchers. Furthermore, addressing the multidimensional structure of generative artificial intelligence addiction through context-specific measurement tools can provide significant contributions for both researchers and practitioners. This study aims to adapt the multidimensional Generative Artificial Intelligence Dependency Scale (GAIDS) for a Turkish sample and examine its psychometric properties. The research sample consists of a total of 411 Turkish participants, comprising 341 women and 70 men. Confirmatory factor analysis validated the three-factor structure consistently with the original scale: Cognitive Preoccupation, Negative Consequences, and Withdrawal symptoms. The GAIDS exhibited a high level of internal consistency (α = 0.88; ω = 0.89). Correlation analyses conducted to examine criterion validity revealed significant positive relationships between the GAIDS and the Short Form of Young’s Internet Addiction Test and the Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Addiction Scale. These findings indicate that the Turkish adaptation of the GAIDS is a valid and reliable measurement tool for assessing generative artificial intelligence addiction.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Psychological Counseling and Guidance (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Tolga Seki ^*
0000-0001-5594-0786
Türkiye

Zeynep Şimşir Gökalp
0000-0003-2353-8922
Türkiye

Zhumagul Abdilamitova
0009-0000-4109-3352
Türkiye

Rıza Taha Küçükdere
0009-0006-9619-6344
Türkiye

Asiye Bayat
0009-0007-0969-2014
Türkiye

Publication Date

May 6, 2026

Submission Date

February 11, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 17, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 10

DOI

https://doi.org/10.54535/rep.1886848

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APA

Seki, T., Şimşir Gökalp, Z., Abdilamitova, Z., Küçükdere, R. T., & Bayat, A. (2026). Turkish Version of the Generative AI Dependency Scale: Validity, Reliability, and Psychometric Properties. Research on Education and Psychology, 10. https://doi.org/10.54535/rep.1886848

AMA

1.Seki T, Şimşir Gökalp Z, Abdilamitova Z, Küçükdere RT, Bayat A. Turkish Version of the Generative AI Dependency Scale: Validity, Reliability, and Psychometric Properties. Research on Education and Psychology. 2026;10. doi:10.54535/rep.1886848

Chicago

Seki, Tolga, Zeynep Şimşir Gökalp, Zhumagul Abdilamitova, Rıza Taha Küçükdere, and Asiye Bayat. 2026. “Turkish Version of the Generative AI Dependency Scale: Validity, Reliability, and Psychometric Properties”. Research on Education and Psychology 10 (May). https://doi.org/10.54535/rep.1886848.

EndNote

Seki T, Şimşir Gökalp Z, Abdilamitova Z, Küçükdere RT, Bayat A (May 1, 2026) Turkish Version of the Generative AI Dependency Scale: Validity, Reliability, and Psychometric Properties. Research on Education and Psychology 10

IEEE

[1]T. Seki, Z. Şimşir Gökalp, Z. Abdilamitova, R. T. Küçükdere, and A. Bayat, “Turkish Version of the Generative AI Dependency Scale: Validity, Reliability, and Psychometric Properties”, Research on Education and Psychology, vol. 10, May 2026, doi: 10.54535/rep.1886848.

ISNAD

Seki, Tolga - Şimşir Gökalp, Zeynep - Abdilamitova, Zhumagul - Küçükdere, Rıza Taha - Bayat, Asiye. “Turkish Version of the Generative AI Dependency Scale: Validity, Reliability, and Psychometric Properties”. Research on Education and Psychology 10 (May 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.54535/rep.1886848.

JAMA

1.Seki T, Şimşir Gökalp Z, Abdilamitova Z, Küçükdere RT, Bayat A. Turkish Version of the Generative AI Dependency Scale: Validity, Reliability, and Psychometric Properties. Research on Education and Psychology. 2026;10. doi:10.54535/rep.1886848.

MLA

Seki, Tolga, et al. “Turkish Version of the Generative AI Dependency Scale: Validity, Reliability, and Psychometric Properties”. Research on Education and Psychology, vol. 10, May 2026, doi:10.54535/rep.1886848.

Vancouver

1.Tolga Seki, Zeynep Şimşir Gökalp, Zhumagul Abdilamitova, Rıza Taha Küçükdere, Asiye Bayat. Turkish Version of the Generative AI Dependency Scale: Validity, Reliability, and Psychometric Properties. Research on Education and Psychology. 2026 May 1;10. doi:10.54535/rep.1886848