Psychometric Properties of Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form in a Turkish Young Adult Sample

The current study aims to examine the psychometric properties of Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF) in a Turkish young adulthood sample. participants comprised 139 university students Study 1 and 200 2. SCS-SF was translated into Turkish; experts examined translation studies check content validity. Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted investigate construct validity both studies. As with long version, six-factor single higher-order structure Shortened Scale confirmed To convergent validity, scores compared Mindful Attention Awareness Positive Negative Affect Schedule significant correlations found. Reliability test internal test-retest reliability generally yielded acceptable estimates. Thus, as reliable valid instrument, can be used measure self-compassion level adults an alternative version SCS.