Introduction
Self-compassion has gained significant attention in psychological research as a potential mechanism for enhancing emotional well-being and mitigating psychological distress. This article discusses the Turkish adaptation of the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (Öz-Şefkat Ölçeği Kısa Formu) as developed by Yıldırım and Sarı (2018), focusing on its validity, reliability, and applicability in various populations, particularly adolescents. The scale serves as a critical tool for measuring self-compassion and provides insights for psychological practice and research.
Scale Overview
Scale Type: Adaptation
Reference: Yıldırım, M., & Sarı, T. (2018). The Turkish adaptation of the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form: Validity and reliability study. Abant İzzet Baysal University Journal of Education, 18(4), 2502-2517. https://doi.org/10.17240/aibuefd.2018.18.41844-452171
Developers/Adaptors: Musa Yildirim, TUĞBA SARI
Year: 2018
Source Title: The Turkish adaptation of the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form: Validity and reliability study
Journal: Abant İzzet Baysal University Journal of Education
Volume: 18
Issue: 4
Page Range: 2502-2517
Measured Characteristics: Self-compassion
Application Groups: Adolescents, Middle and High School Students
Scoring Method: 5-point Likert scale
Validity and Reliability
Validity: The validity of the scale was assessed through its correlations with the Fear of Self-Compassion Scale and the Adolescent Subjective Well-Being Scale, showing a negative and medium relationship with the Fear of Self-Compassion and a positive and medium relationship with the Adolescent Subjective Well-Being Scale.
Reliability: The test-retest reliability of the scale was calculated using data collected from a sample group with an interval of 17 days. Statistical analysis indicated a high-level correlation between the two measurements (r = 0.840, p
Translation Process and Development
The translation process involved five faculty members from the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. Their translations were reviewed, leading to the creation of a Turkish version. This version was then tested with two groups of 10 middle and high school students each to determine the clarity of the items.
Original Scale Reference
Original Scale Name: Self-Compassion Scale Short Form
Original Scale Reference: Raes, F., Pommier, E., Neff, K. D., & Van Gucht, D. (2011). Construction and factorial validation of a short form of the self‐compassion scale. Clinical psychology & psychotherapy18(3), 250-255. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.702
Original Scale Link: https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/publications/scsshort.pdf
Reference: Yıldırım, M., & Sarı, T. (2018). The Turkish adaptation of the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form: Validity and reliability study. Abant İzzet Baysal University Journal of Education, 18(4), 2502-2517. https://doi.org/10.17240/aibuefd.2018.18.41844-452171