The Turkish version of the recovery experience questionnaire
A validation and reliability study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21625579 |
|---|---|
| Authors | İnan Eryılmaz (0000-0001-8307-2402, Süleyman Demirel University, corresponding author), Deniz Dirik (0000-0002-7652-5079, Manisa Celal Bayar University), Nusret Erceylan (0000-0003-4501-613X, Turkish Air Force Academy), Gaye Atilla (0000-0003-1421-917X, Süleyman Demirel University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Current Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1046-1310 • E-ISSN: 1936-4733 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s12144-025-08774-z |
| OpenAlex | W7125918675 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 56 |
The purpose of this study is to validate the Turkish adaptation of the Recovery Experience Questionnaire (REQ-Tur) by examining its psychometric properties. Participants ( N = 725) from diverse backgrounds responded to the adapted questionnaire. To verify the scale’s structural validity, we performed exploratory factor analysis on one half of the sample ( N = 362) and confirmatory factor analysis on the other half ( N = 363). Results confirmed that the original four-factor structure including four key recovery experiences—psychological detachment, relaxation, mastery, and control—provided good fit to the data. The REQ-Tur demonstrated strong internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranging from .78 to .89 across subscales. Further analyses supported the scale’s convergent validity. Significant correlations were found between REQ-Tur scores and key job-related and well-being measures, including workload, work engagement, general job stress, and life satisfaction. Measurement invariance testing confirmed that the factor structure remains consistent and REQ-Tur functions similarly for both men and women. Overall, our findings establish the REQ-Tur as a reliable and valid tool for assessing recovery experiences in Turkish-speaking populations, suitable for both research and practical applications in occupational health and organizational settings
Confirmatory factor analysis · Convergent validity · Exploratory factor analysis · Psychometrics · Turkish · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout · Occupational Therapy Practice and Research · Workplace Health and Well-being
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |