Adaptation of the Couples' Sleep Conflict Scale into Turkish

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Health Sciences

Background:

• Sleep conflict is a significant issue in marital relationships.
• Existing measurement tools may not be culturally appropriate for all populations.
• The Couples' Sleep Conflict Scale needed adaptation for the Turkish context.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Couples' Sleep Conflict Scale in the Turkish population.
• To culturally adapt the scale for use with married individuals in Turkey.
• To establish a dependable measure for assessing sleep conflict within Turkish couples.

Main Methods:

• Methodological research employing a cross-sectional design.
• Cultural adaptation involving language validity, content validity, and piloting.
• Statistical analyses including exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses for construct validity.
• Reliability assessment using Cronbach's alpha and test-retest analyses.

Main Results:

• Exploratory factor analysis indicated a 5-item, one-subdimension structure for female, male, and total groups.
• Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated an acceptable fit for the scale items across groups.
• High Cronbach's alpha values (Female: 0.838, Male: 0.827, Total: 0.835) confirmed internal consistency.
• Test-retest analysis showed high correlation values, indicating stability over time.

Conclusions:

• The adapted Couples' Sleep Conflict Scale is a valid and reliable instrument.
• The scale effectively measures sleep conflict in married individuals within the Turkish population.
• This validated tool can aid in understanding and addressing sleep-related issues in Turkish couples.