Perception of Adequacy of Resources With a Turkish Sample

Çopur, Zeynep; Şafak, Şükran; Terzioglu, Günsel; Dodder, Richard A.

doi:10.1177/0192513x09334915

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“…Easom, and Quinn (2006) [ 43 ] reported a strong negative correlation ( r = −.60, p = 0.18) in a sample of 80 elderly caregivers with the Health Promotion Activities of Older Adults Measure [ 44 ]. A study with a sample of 500 Turkish University employees found strong correlations ( r = .70, p < .01; r = −.80, p < .01) with marital status, number of children and age supporting the construct validity [ 45 ].…”

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Psychometric properties of the newly translated creole multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) and perceived adequacy of resource scale (PARS) and the relationship between perceived social support and resources in Haitian mothers in the US

2016

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BackgroundLow income postpartum mothers with little to no social support have increased maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, especially those with limited English proficiency and limited accesses to resources. Haitians, a growing minority in the US are an understudied population excluded from most studies due to the lack of instruments in Creole. The most widely used instruments for measuring social support, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Perceived Adequacy of Resource Scale (PARS), are not available in Creole. Currently, there are no published studies on the psychometric properties of the MSPSS or the PARS in Creole. Data from Haitian mothers are needed to identify potential postpartum mothers and infants most at risk of developing adverse maternal and infant outcomes from a lack of social support and perceived resources. The purpose of this study is to test the psychometrics of the newly-translated Creole instruments of the MSPSS and PARS with a sample of bilingual (Creole/English) mothers.MethodsThe MSPSS and PARS were translated and back translated from English to Creole. The adapted Creole versions of the instruments were tested using a convenience sample. A total of 85 Haitian mothers’ completed both instruments in Creole and English 2 weeks apart.ResultInternal consistency reliability and stability were strong for both the MSPSS and PARS (.91–.99). The two instruments had strong reliability and validity for the translated Creole versions and similar to the English versions.ConclusionThe MSPSS and PARS are a valid measure of perceived social support and resources. Psychometric findings suggest that the newly translated Creole versions are good representations of the English versions indicating the translation process was successful. The newly translated instruments available in Creole provide non-English speaking Haitian mothers the opportunity to participate in studies.

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Psychometric properties of the newly translated creole multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) and perceived adequacy of resource scale (PARS) and the relationship between perceived social support and resources in Haitian mothers in the US

2016

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“…The Perceived Adequacy of Resources (PAR) inventory has been translated and successfully used in two international contexts with speakers of Turkish and Creole, respectively. In Turkey, the PAR was translated to Turkish; the sample was comprised of 500 employees in various positions and students at Hacettepe University in Ankara (Copur, Safak, Terzioglu, & Dodder, 2009). Perception of adequacy of resources varied by income, education, marital status, number of children, and family life stage.…”

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“…Perception of adequacy of resources varied by income, education, marital status, number of children, and family life stage. The PAR inventory was shown to be “…an acceptably reliable and valid measure in Turkish” (Copur et al, 2009). Hannan, Alce, and Astros (2016) translated the PAR to Creole; their sample was 85 Haitian mothers recruited among faculty, staff, and students at Florida International University who were bilingual in Creole and English.…”

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Perceived Adequacy of Resources: Reprise on a Useful Research Tool

Nickols¹

2021

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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Researchers, educators, counselors, and policy‐makers use information gathered from specific populations and the public at large to identify and understand their perceptions of well‐being. Perceived Adequacy of Resources (PAR), a comprehensive exploration of individual’s assessment of their resources in seven domains of living, was developed in the 1980s and has been validated as a reliable measure. In response to requests for the inventory, a summary of items in the PAR inventory is provided to facilitate further research on the topic.

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