Article 2023 · 2 citations

Spirituality in Social Work Practice With Young College Students: A Validation Study

Ozmete, Emine, Gok, Fulya Akgul, Pak, Melike

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to make an adaptation of the Spirituality Measurement Scale into Turkish to evaluate the spirituality of clients for social workers. Methods: A total of 385 students from the Department of Social Work at Ankara University, were included in the research. The online survey method was used as a data collection method. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a 5-factor model with 38 items similar to the original study. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was found as 0.919 and test-retest reliability was 0.868 in this study. Also, concurrent validity analysis results confirmed that higher spirituality is associated with more positive life orientation and higher life satisfaction. Discussion: This study suggests that the Turkish Spirituality Measurement Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool to be used in the social work field. Spirituality can be evaluated in the field of mental health in youth welfare.

Keywords

spirituality measurement scale young reliability validation social work practice POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MENTAL-HEALTH RELIGION LIFE CARE ADOLESCENTS PSYCHOLOGY CANCER WOMEN SCALE

WoS Categories

Social Work

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

Citation

Journal: RESEARCH ON SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
Year: 2023
Volume: 33
Issue: 5
Pages: 614-627
ISSN: 1049-7315
eISSN: 1552-7581
DOI: 10.1177/10497315221118851
WoS UID: WOS:000842678900001

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