Validity and Reliability Study of the Turkish Version of the Patriarchal Beliefs Scale

Patriarchal beliefs continue to shape social, political, and interpersonal dynamics across cultures, yet few psychometric tools exist to measure these beliefs within non-Western societies. This study aimed to adapt the Patriarchal Beliefs Scale (PBS) into Turkish and examine its validity and reliability among a sample of Turkish adults. The adaptation process followed standard translation-back translation procedures, followed by expert review for content validity. A sample of 503 participants (aged 18-69) was recruited for Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Internal consistency, test–retest reliability, item-total correlations, and inter-item correlations were assessed. Content validity was evaluated using Content Validity Index (CVI). EFA supported a single-factor structure consistent with the original scale. CFA confirmed good model fit (χ²/df = 2.14, GFI = 0.99, CFI = 0.98, RMSEA = 0.067). The PBS demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .959) and strong test–retest reliability (r = .815, p < .001). Inter-item correlation coefficients ranged from 0.39 to 0.86, supporting the internal coherence of the scale. The CVI was .99, indicating excellent content validity. The Turkish version of the PBS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing attitudes toward patriarchy in Turkish cultural contexts. It holds potential for use in sociological, psychological, and gender- based research, as well as intervention studies aiming to explore or challenge patriarchal norms.