Abstract:

Aim: This study has been conducted methodologically in order to determine the reliability and validity of the Turkish form of the Stages of Recovery Instrument in the individuals with mental illnesses. Material and Methods: The sample of the study consists of 300 individuals who had applied to an education and research hospital. The data of the research had been collected via Introductory Information Form, Stages of Recovery Instrument (STORİ-30), and Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS). In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistical methods, correlation analysis, Cronbach's Alpha analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis were used. Results: In the research, the scope validity index was determined as 0.99, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value was determined as 0.914. It has been determined that in the analysis results of the scale's internal consistency, factor loads varied between 0.51 and 0.85, whereas item-total test correlation values varied between 0.41 and 0.81. Regarding the sub-dimensions of the scale the Cronbach's alpha value, has been determined as 0.888 for the Moratorium, as 0.821 for the Awareness, as 0.774 for the Preparation, as 0.831 for the Rebuilding, and as 0.923 for the Growth. In the conducted confirmatory factor analysis, it has been determined as χ2/Sd=1.096, GFI=0.902, AGFI=0.884, CFI=0.992, RMSEA=0.02, NFI=0.916, IFI=0.992. The concurrent criterion validity values of the Stages of Recovery Instrument with Recovery Assessment Scale were found to be high. It has been determined that the scale's test-retest correlation results between 0.958 and 1.000, while its Cronbach's alpha values has been determined between 0.724 and 0.922. Conclusion: It has been determined that the Turkish form of the Stages of Recovery Instrument is a valid and a reliable measurement tool for the individuals with mental illnesses.

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