Developing a valid and reliable Perceived Global Future Scale

AbstractPurposeTo develop a valid and reliable data collection tool to define individuals' perceptions of the global future.Design and MethodsThis methodological study was carried out on 870 participants in Istanbul, a city with the country's highest and most diverse population.FindingsContent validity, construct validity, item analyses, and stability of the draft tool were tested. The seven-factor scale structure was confirmed. Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was .93.Practice ImplicationsThe Perceived Global Future Scale, consisting of 36 items and seven dimensions, was used. It is a valid and reliable tool to define perceptions of individuals on the global future.

Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 24, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gonul Bodur, Arzu K. Harmanci Seren Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research