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Turkish version of the Pet Bereavement Questionnaire: Validity, reliability and psychometric properties
Özge Yüksel1, Bengisu Apak2, Öykü Demirci1
1Psychology Department, Izmir University of Economics, İzmir, Turkey.
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|March 4, 2022
Summary
The Turkish version of the Pet Bereavement Questionnaire (PBQ) demonstrates strong psychometric properties for assessing pet loss grief. This validated tool accurately measures symptoms in bereaved individuals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Pet loss can cause significant grief and distress.
- Validated instruments are needed to measure pet bereavement symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Pet Bereavement Questionnaire (PBQ).
Main Methods:
- 688 bereaved individuals completed the Turkish PBQ, Grief and Meaning Reconstruction Inventory, and Traumatic Grief Inventory.
- Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis were used to assess the factor structure.
- Internal consistency, split-half reliability, and concurrent validity were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The factor structure was largely consistent with the original, with two items re-assigned.
- The Turkish PBQ demonstrated good internal consistency and reliability.
- Concurrent validity was supported through correlations with other grief measures and loss-related variables.
Conclusions:
- The Turkish version of the PBQ is a reliable and valid measure for assessing pet loss grief.
- The findings support the use of the PBQ in clinical and research settings in Turkey.
- The instrument is well-suited for measuring symptoms of pet bereavement.
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