Adaptation of Parental Self-Efficacy Scale for Child Autonomy Toward Minor Surgery to Turkish

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to conduct validity and reliability testing of the Turkish version of the Parent Self-Efficacy Scale for Child Autonomy toward Minor Surgery (PSESCAMS).

Design: The research is a methodological study.

Methods: Data were collected using an Introductory Form and the PSESCAMS. Factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, and item-total score analysis were used for the data analysis.

Findings: The scale consisted of 18 items and four subscales. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the overall scale was 0.95, and the Cronbach's alpha values for the subscales were 0.64-0.92. The total factor loading was > 0.45 for both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. GFI, AGFI, and CFI were > 0.90, RMSEA was 0.06.

Conclusion: PSESCAMS was found to be a valid and reliable measurement tool for Turkish culture.

Keywords: Autonomy; Parents; Pediatric surgery; Self-efficacy; Validity and reliability.