ADAPTATION AND VALIDATION OF THE METEOROPATHY QUESTIONNAIRE TO THE TURKISH SAMPLE
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Tarih
2024
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Int Inst Advanced Studies Psychotherapy & Applied Mental Health
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
The present study aimed to adapt and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Meteoropathy Scale (METEO-Q) for the Turkish population. Furthermore, it aims to suppress some limitations of the original study by examining construct validity and test-retest reliability, and associations between certain variables. A total of 603 participants (M=34,92, SD=13,57) were recruited. METEO-Q, Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ), and sociodemographic form were utilized to collect data. To test the construct validity, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were carried out. The exploratory factor analysis result pointed out the presence of a two-factor structure. Two-factor structure exhibited a reasonable model fit in the confirmatory factor analysis. The two factors (meteorosensitivity and meteoropathy), structured checklist and, total score of METEO-Q indicated good reliability (alpha = .86, .88, .95, .93, respectively). Test-retest reliability scores demonstrated good reliability. TheMETEO-Q score was positively associated with SPAQ, gender, self-mutilation, and suicidal behaviors. In conclusion, the Turkish version of METEO-Q provides a valid and reliable measurement tool for the general population.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
meteoropathy, meteorosensitivity, scale adaptation, construct validity, reliability
Kaynak
Journal of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies
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Q3
Cilt
24
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2