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Embarking on the SAFE Route: Exploring the Psychological Maturity Scale
Ali Eryılmaz1, Abdullah Ensar Uzun2
1Department of Psychological Counselling and Guidance, Yıldız Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey.
Alpha Psychiatry
|May 27, 2024
Summary
A new culturally sensitive Psychological Maturity Scale was developed and validated. This scale, SAFE (Self-Awareness, Autonomy, Flexibility, Ego Resilience), offers a reliable framework for psychological research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cross-cultural psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Psychological maturity research lacks culturally specific instruments.
- Existing scales often overlook cultural nuances.
- A culturally sensitive tool is needed for accurate assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and validate a new "Psychological Maturity Scale" tailored for cultural sensitivity.
- To address the gap in culturally relevant psychological assessment tools.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional design with two samples (N=194, N=213).
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses.
- Reliability, validity testing, and comparison with established scales (Life Satisfaction, DASS).
Main Results:
- A 4-dimensional model of psychological maturity, SAFE (Self-Awareness, Autonomy, Flexibility, Ego Resilience), was identified.
- The developed scale demonstrated strong validity and reliability.
- Scale dimensions align with theoretical psychological constructs.
Conclusions:
- The SAFE scale is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring psychological maturity across diverse contexts.
- This culturally sensitive scale serves as a vital framework for future psychological research.
- The scale provides a fine-tuned tool for nuanced psychological assessments.
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