Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Psychometric Research, cilt.2, sa.2, ss.47-54, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
Patriarchal beliefs continue to shape social, political, and interpersonal dynamics across cultures, yet few psychometric tools exist to measure these beliefs within non-Western societies. This study aimed to adapt the Patriarchal Beliefs Scale (PBS) into Turkish and examine its validity and reliability among a sample of Turkish adults. The adaptation process followed standard translation-back translation procedures, followed by expert review for content validity. A sample of 503 participants (aged 18-69) was recruited for Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Internal consistency, test–retest reliability, item-total correlations, and inter-item correlations were assessed. Content validity was evaluated using Content Validity Index (CVI). EFA supported a single-factor structure consistent with the original scale. CFA confirmed good model fit (χ²/df = 2.14, GFI = 0.99, CFI = 0.98, RMSEA = 0.067). The PBS demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .959) and strong test–retest reliability (r = .815, p < .001). Inter-item correlation coefficients ranged from 0.39 to 0.86, supporting the internal coherence of the scale. The CVI was .99, indicating excellent content validity. The Turkish version of the PBS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing attitudes toward patriarchy in Turkish cultural contexts. It holds potential for use in sociological, psychological, and gender- based research, as well as intervention studies aiming to explore or challenge patriarchal norms.