RT Article
T1 Unveiling the Multifaceted Nature of Spirituality: Assessing the Dimensions of the Spirituality Inventory in the Turkish Context—A Preliminary Adaptation and Validity Reliability Study
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 64
IS 4
SP 3105
OP 3127
A1 Ekşi, Halil
A1 Günel, Dilek
A1 Yağcı Akgündüz, Ece
A1 Gürkan, Emre
A1 Çavuş, Fadile Zeynep
A1 Altıntaş, Yasemin
A2 Günel, Dilek
A2 Yağcı Akgündüz, Ece
A2 Gürkan, Emre
A2 Çavuş, Fadile Zeynep
A2 Altıntaş, Yasemin
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1935078925
AB The measurement of spirituality, a concept with significant implications for mental health, requires instruments that can assess its complexity and diversity without cultural limitations. This study adapts the Dimensions of Spirituality Inventory (DSI) into Turkish, examining its validity and reliability. A linguistic equivalence study with 43 participants showed coefficients between .79 and .91. The test-retest correlation coefficients of the subscales ranged from .35 to .78. The 53-item scale was then administered to 671 adults, and confirmatory factor analysis indicated an acceptable fit. The internal consistency reliability coefficient was .90. Positive correlations with related scales confirmed acceptable criterion-related validity. The study concluded that the Turkish version of the DSI is a valid and reliable tool for use in scientific research in Türkiye.
K1 Dimensions of spirituality
K1 Reliability
K1 Scale adaptation
K1 Spirituality
K1 Validity
DO 10.1007/s10943-025-02313-7