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Turkish Version of the Interpretation of Death Scale: Cultural Adaptation and Validation
1Department of Psychology, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, TURKEY.
Abstract:
This study aimed to adapt and validate the Interpretation of Death Scale (IOD) in the sociocultural context of Turkey. Three samples participated in this study (n1 = 280, n2 = 254 and n3 = 45 individuals). Principal component analysis with a promax rotation showed 14 items and three factors which explained 54.33% of the total variability. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated acceptable fits. Significant correlations were found between IOD and mortality awareness and meaning in life. The reliability coefficients were also found acceptable. It can be concluded that IOD is a promising instrument in assessing the interpretation of death scores in Turkey.
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