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Adaptation and Validation of the Disaster Adaptation and Resilience Scale (DARS) in Turkish Adults: A Psychometric Tool for Disaster Preparedness and Public Health Response

Özet

Disasters significantly challenge societal resilience, individual psychological health, and sustainable development. This study aimed to culturally adapt the Disaster Adaptation and Resilience Scale (DARS) into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties for use in T & uuml;rkiye. Participants (N = 335) aged 18 and older who had experienced a disaster in the past 5 years completed the Turkish version of the DARS following rigorous translation and expert review procedures. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed a 5-factor structure: Problem-Solving, Optimism, Stress Management, Social Resources, and Physical Resources, accounting for 61.3% of the total variance. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.910), with subscale values ranging from 0.785 to 0.901. Test-retest reliability and discriminant validity were also established. The Turkish DARS is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating disaster-related adaptation and resilience. Its implementation supports sustainable mental health responses and community preparedness in disaster-prone regions.

Anahtar Kelimeler

disaster adaptation resilience reliability adaptation to Turkish culture MENTAL-HEALTH

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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları

Karasal Yaşam Sudaki Yaşam İklim Eylemi Sürdürülebilir Şehirler ve Topluluklar Açlığa Son

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Dergi: DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
Yıl: 2025
Cilt: 19
ISSN: 1935-7893
eISSN: 1938-744X
DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2025.10277
WoS UID: WOS:001641361900001

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