Introduction
The Self-Transcendence Scale (Öz Aşkınlık Ölçeği) is a psychometric tool developed to measure an individual’s level of self-transcendence. This article explores the Turkish adaptation of the scale, which emphasizes the psychometric properties, its theoretical background, and its application in various psychological contexts.
Scale Overview
Scale Type: Adaptation
Categories: Psychology, Personality and Self
Source Type: Article
Used By: Adults
Scale Characteristics: The scale consists of 15 items distributed over 2 subdimensions: self-related (inner mood) and interpersonal.
References and Development
Source/Reference: Saricam, H. (2015). Self -transcendence scale psychometric features of the Turkish form. Eurasian Academy of Sciences Social Sciences Journal, 5, 25-34. Doi: 10.17740/EAS.SOC.2015-V5-3
Developer/Adaptor: Hakan Saricam
Year of Development: 2015
Source Name: Self -transcendence scale psychometric features of the Turkish form.
Journal: Eurasian Academy of Sciences Social Sciences Journal
Volume: 5
Page Range: 25-34
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17740/eas.soc.2015-V5-3
Contact Author: Hakan Sarıçam ([email protected])
Psychometric Properties
Validity: The validity of the scale was confirmed through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The factor loadings varied between .35 and .57, indicating a single-factor structure for the scale, with indices demonstrating good fit.
Reliability: The internal consistency reliability, measured by Cronbach’s alpha, was found to be .87, while the test-retest correlation coefficient was .80, confirming the scale’s stability over time.
Scoring: The scale uses a 4-point rating system (1=Not at all, 2=Very little, 3=Somewhat, 4=Very much), with total scores ranging from 15 (lowest) to 60 (highest). Higher scores indicate a greater level of self-transcendence.
Translation and Adaptation Process
The adaptation process of the Self-Transcendence Scale involved initial correspondence with the original developer, Pamela G. Reed, to obtain permission for adaptation. Five language experts translated the scale into Turkish, followed by retranslation into English to ensure consistency. A sample of 23 bilingual individuals was tested to analyze the correlation between the two forms, resulting in a strong correlation of .93.
Original Scale Information
Original Scale Name: Self-transcendence Scale
Original Source Type: Article
Original Reference: Reed, P. G. (1991a). Self-transcendence and mental health in oldest-old adults. Nursing Research, 40(1), 5–11.
Reed, P. G. (1991b). Toward a nursing theory of self-transcendence: Deductive reformulation using developmental theories. Advances in Nursing Science, 13(4), 64–77.
Year of Original Scale: 1991
Original Scale Name: Self-transcendence and mental health in oldest-old adults
Original Scale Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1987557
Original Scale Journal: Nursing Research
Original Scale Volume: 40
Original Scale Issue: 1
Original Scale Page Range: 5–11.
Original Scale Validity: Confirmed through exploratory factor analysis showing a single-factor structure explaining 80% of the total variance.
Original Scale Reliability: Cronbach’s alpha for the scale ranged between .80 and .88.
References
Saricam, H. (2015). Self -transcendence scale psychometric features of the Turkish form. Eurasian Academy of Sciences Social Sciences Journal, 5, 25-34. Doi: 10.17740/EAS.SOC.2015-V5-3