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Adaptation of the state self-compassion scale short form into Turkish: a methodological study
Nisa Yavuzer Bayrak1, Gülcan Bahçecioğlu Turan2, Semra Köse3
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, Nevşehir, Turkey. nisayavuzer@hotmail.com.
BMC Nursing
|July 7, 2026
Summary
The State Self-Compassion Scale Short Form was successfully adapted into Turkish. This validated Turkish version is a reliable instrument for measuring self-compassion in Turkish adults.
Area of Science:
- Psychological Assessment
- Cross-Cultural Adaptation
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Self-compassion is crucial for mental well-being.
- Existing measures may not be culturally appropriate for Turkish populations.
- Adaptation of the State Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SSCS-S) is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt the State Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SSCS-S) into Turkish.
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the SSCS-S.
- To provide a reliable and valid measure of state self-compassion for Turkish adults.
Main Methods:
- Methodological study conducted online with 300 Turkish-speaking adults.
- Participants recruited via social media using convenience and snowball sampling.
- Data collected using the "Personal Information Form" and the Turkish SSCS-S.
Main Results:
- Content validity index (I-CVI) ranged from 0.90-1.00; Scale-CVI was 0.99.
- Confirmatory factor analysis supported construct validity with good model fit indices (RMSEA=0.054, CFI=0.99).
- Reliability was confirmed with Cronbach's alpha (0.770) and McDonald's omega (0.756).
Conclusions:
- The Turkish adaptation of the State Self-Compassion Scale Short Form is a valid and reliable instrument.
- This scale can be effectively used to assess state self-compassion in Turkish-speaking adults.
- The findings support the cross-cultural applicability of the SSCS-S.
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