Research Article

Adaptation of Attachment Relationship Inventory – Caregiver Perception 2-5 Ages into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study

Number: Advanced Online Publication Early Pub Date: April 6, 2026

Adaptation of Attachment Relationship Inventory – Caregiver Perception 2-5 Ages into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study

Abstract

The parent–child attachment relationship forms a critical foundation for children’s social and emotional development and, although initially established in infancy, continues to exert an influence across the lifespan. Assessment tools based on caregivers’ perceptions are therefore essential for informing effective parent–child interventions; however, instruments that evaluate attachment relationships from caregivers’ perspectives during the preschool period remain limited. Within this context, the present study aims to adapt the Attachment Relationship Inventory–Caregiver Perception (Ages 2–5) into Turkish. The sample of the study consisted of a total of 466 people, 355 mothers, 104 fathers and 7 caregivers caring for children aged 2-5 years. The scale's scope and language validity have been established through expert consultation. As a result of the confirmatory factor analysis performed for the construct validity of the measurement tool, model fit indices were calculated as x²/sd=2.52, RMSEA=.057, AGFI=.90, GFI=.92, CFI=.93, NFI=.92, SRMR=.054. When the item-total correlation coefficients of the scale are examined, it is seen that it has values ranging between .31 and .63. When the Cronbach Alpha coefficients of the scale were examined, it was found that the Secure sub-dimension was .85, the Avoidant sub-dimension was .71, the Ambivalent sub-dimension was .76, and the Disorganised sub-dimension was .83. For criterion-related validity, correlations between the Attachment Relationship Scale and the Strengths and Difficulties Scale, Toy Story Completion Test were calculated. Studies conducted on the criterion-related validity of the Attachment Relationship Inventory have found that the coefficients are adequate. The results have revealed the Attachment Relationship Inventory - Caregiver Perception 2-5 Years is valid and reliable for Turkish culture. In addition, children’s scores on the scale differed significantly by their mothers' and fathers' educational levels, whereas no significant differences were found by gender or age.

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Ethical Statement

Prior to the commencement of the study, ethical approval was obtained from Pamukkale University on 30/12/2024 with reference number E.632219.

Thanks

The author would like to thank Professor Marc J Noom for his understanding, support and suggestions. In addition, author would like to express their sincere thanks to the editor and the reviewers for their helpful comments and suggestions.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Cross-Cultural Scale Adaptation

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

April 6, 2026

Publication Date

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Submission Date

July 5, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 20, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Number: Advanced Online Publication

APA
Özcan, A. (2026). Adaptation of Attachment Relationship Inventory – Caregiver Perception 2-5 Ages into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study. Sakarya University Journal of Education, Advanced Online Publication, 16-42. https://doi.org/10.19126/suje.1735709
AMA
1.Özcan A. Adaptation of Attachment Relationship Inventory – Caregiver Perception 2-5 Ages into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study. SUJE. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication):16-42. doi:10.19126/suje.1735709
Chicago
Özcan, Ali. 2026. “Adaptation of Attachment Relationship Inventory – Caregiver Perception 2-5 Ages into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study”. Sakarya University Journal of Education, no. Advanced Online Publication: 16-42. https://doi.org/10.19126/suje.1735709.
EndNote
Özcan A (April 1, 2026) Adaptation of Attachment Relationship Inventory – Caregiver Perception 2-5 Ages into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study. Sakarya University Journal of Education Advanced Online Publication 16–42.
IEEE
[1]A. Özcan, “Adaptation of Attachment Relationship Inventory – Caregiver Perception 2-5 Ages into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study”, SUJE, no. Advanced Online Publication, pp. 16–42, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.19126/suje.1735709.
ISNAD
Özcan, Ali. “Adaptation of Attachment Relationship Inventory – Caregiver Perception 2-5 Ages into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study”. Sakarya University Journal of Education. Advanced Online Publication (April 1, 2026): 16-42. https://doi.org/10.19126/suje.1735709.
JAMA
1.Özcan A. Adaptation of Attachment Relationship Inventory – Caregiver Perception 2-5 Ages into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study. SUJE. 2026;:16–42.
MLA
Özcan, Ali. “Adaptation of Attachment Relationship Inventory – Caregiver Perception 2-5 Ages into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study”. Sakarya University Journal of Education, no. Advanced Online Publication, Apr. 2026, pp. 16-42, doi:10.19126/suje.1735709.
Vancouver
1.Ali Özcan. Adaptation of Attachment Relationship Inventory – Caregiver Perception 2-5 Ages into Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study. SUJE. 2026 Apr. 1;(Advanced Online Publication):16-42. doi:10.19126/suje.1735709