Cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Azerbaijani version of the Optimism Scale among university students

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ID24032109
AuthorsSunay Güngör (0000-0001-9804-0040, Gümüşhane University, corresponding author), Kambiz Karimi (0000-0002-4105-0421, Bu-Ali Sina University)
Year2026
Pages1-10
Publication date2026-08-11
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueMental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13674676.2025.2509665
OpenAlexW7202205022
LanguageEN
References cited15

In a dynamic society, instilling a sense of positive attitudes is crucial. Yılmaz and Balcı's (2002) The Optimism Scale was translated into Azerbaijani and its construct validity and reliability were tested using a convenience sample of university students (n = 300, 18–24 years). cities. The sample was split for exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Findings showed cultural commonalities between Azerbaijani and Turkish societies, attested through shared factors such as religion and language. The scale showed high construct validity, high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = .869; McDonald's omega = .867), and convergent validity (r = .41 with measures of happiness). It supports usability of the scale in Azerbaijan. Future studies should explore structural characteristics of the scale among different populations and age brackets.

Adaptation (eye) · Confirmatory factor analysis · Optimism · Psychometrics · Reliability (semiconductor) · Scale (ratio) · Health and Well-being Studies · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Resilience and Mental Health

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