Development of the Short Form of the Safety Behaviors Assessment Form and Evaluation of Cross-Cultural Validity and Reliability
Cimen, Fatmanur, Secer, Ismail, Haeffel, Gerald J., Goodson, Jason T.
The purpose of this research was to examine the psychometric properties of the Safety Behavior Assessment Form to create a short form (SBAF-SF) that is easier to use in both research and clinical settings. Three studies were conducted with three independent samples-two Turkish samples and an English-speaking sample. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to determine the construct validity of the adapted SBAF-SF scale. In addition, direct and indirect relationships between anxiety sensitivity and safety-seeking behaviors were evaluated by network analysis. The results confirmed the construct validity of SBAF-SF in both cultures, and the scale was found to be a valid and reliable measurement tool for the assessment of safety-seeking behaviors in general samples. In addition, direct and indirect relationships between anxiety sensitivity and safety-seeking behaviors were examined by network analysis, which showed significant cultural differences between the USA and Turkey. The SBAF-SF is a valid and reliable assessment tool for evaluating safety-seeking behaviors and can be used cross-culturally.
- Journal
- ASSESSMENT
- Year
- 2026
- ISSN
- 1073-1911
- eISSN
- 1552-3489
- DOI
- 10.1177/10731911251408589
- WoS UID
- WOS:001667834800001