Validity and Reliability Study of Mental Health Recovery Measure's Turkish Version

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Psychometrics
• Mental Health Research

Background:

• The Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM) is a crucial tool for assessing recovery in mental health.
• Validating and translating the MHRM into Turkish is essential for its use in Turkish-speaking populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To translate the Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM) into Turkish.
• To investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the MHRM.

Main Methods:

• The study involved 343 psychiatric outpatients and inpatients.
• Participants completed the Turkish MHRM, SRAS, PWBS, EES, and ISMI.
• Exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency were used to assess reliability and validity.

Main Results:

• The Turkish MHRM demonstrated strong internal consistency (alpha=0.94).
• Exploratory factor analysis identified a single robust factor explaining 64% of the variance.
• The MHRM showed significant correlations with related scales, supporting its construct validity.

Conclusions:

• The Turkish MHRM is a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating mental health recovery.
• This measure can be utilized for both clinical and research purposes in Turkish mental health settings.
• Further research on the psychometric properties of the Turkish MHRM is recommended.