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DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPOUSAL SELF-DISCLOSURE IN MARRIAGE SCALE AND ADAPTATION OF THE OPENERS SCALE INTO TURKISH

EVLİLİKTE EŞE KENDİNİ AÇMA ÖLÇEĞİNİN GELİŞTİRİLMESİ VE AÇICILIK ÖLÇEĞİNİNİN (AÖ) TÜRKÇEYE UYARLANMASI

Hacer Harlak(Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Fakültesi Psikoloji Bölümü)0000-0002-9121-3532
Pınar Elmas(Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Fakültesi Psikoloji Bölümü)0000-0001-7909-7818
Seda Eren(Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Sosyal Hizmet Bölümü)0000-0001-5691-1944
Pages
529–553
Publication Date
2025-09-30
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In line with the results of the study, suggestions were made for the use of both scales both in research on spousal self-disclosure in marriage and in marriage counselling or family therapy practice.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Self-disclosure (SD) is an important aspect of close relationships and interpersonal communication.
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Key Findings & Data:In this context, Study 1 aimed to develop a scale to measure SD in married couples.
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Conclusion & Impact:In line with the results of the study, suggestions were made for the use of both scales both in research on spousal self-disclosure in marriage and in marriage counselling or family therapy practice.
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⚙️Variables:Kendini Açma · Evlilik Ilişkisi · Ölçek Geliştirme

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Self-disclosure (SD) is an important aspect of close relationships and interpersonal communication. However, few measures have been developed to measure self-disclosure in married couples. In this context, Study 1 aimed to develop a scale to measure SD in married couples. Based on the theoretical explanations of SD, relevant research findings and previous scales, items were created to develop the Spousal Self-Disclosure in Marriage Scale (SSDMS) with 5-point response options ranging from 'I do not tell at all' to 'I tell completely'. Data were collected from 264 married people using convenience sampling, and principal axis factor analysis, correlation analysis and reliability analysis were carried out. The results provided evidence for the construct validity and reliability of the SSDMS. In the second study, data were collected from 172 married people after the necessary translation process for the adaptation of the Openers Scale (OS), which includes the preparatory behaviours for spousal self-disclosure, into Turkish. In data collection, a questionnaire including SSDMS as well as OS was used. Confirmatory factor analysis and correlation analysis were applied to the data obtained. The results of the analyses showed that the adapted OS is a valid and reliable measurement tool. Finally, the results of the analyses applied to the data obtained in the third study (n=54), which was conducted to evaluate the test-retest reliability of both the SSDMS and the OS, supported that both scales were reliable. In line with the results of the study, suggestions were made for the use of both scales both in research on spousal self-disclosure in marriage and in marriage counselling or family therapy practice.

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Kendini açma (KA) yakın ilişkiler ve kişilerarası iletişimin önemli yanlarından biridir. Bununla birlikte, evli kişilerin birbirlerine KA davranışlarını ölçmek üzere geliştirilmiş ölçüm araçları sınırlıdır. Bu çerçevede 1. çalışmada evli çiftlerde KA’yı ölçen bir ölçek geliştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. KA konusundaki teorik açıklamalar, araştırma bulguları ve önceki ölçeklerden yararlanılarak Evlilikte Eşe Kendini Açma Ölçeği (EEKAÖ) geliştirmek üzere maddeler oluşturulmuş ve “hiç anlatmam”dan “tamamını eksiksiz anlatırım”a değişen 5’li cevap seçenekleri ile düzenlenmiştir. Uygun örnekleme yoluyla 264 evli kişiden veri toplanarak temel eksen faktör analizi, korelasyon ve güvenirlik analizleri uygulanmıştır. Sonuçlar EEKAÖ’nün yapı geçerliği ve güvenirliğine kanıtlar sağlamıştır. Yapılan 2. çalışmada eşin kendini açmasına yönelik hazırlayıcı davranışları içeren Açıcılık Ölçeğini (AÖ) Türkçeye uyarlanması için gerekli çeviri işleminden sonra 172 evli kişiden veri toplanmıştır. Veri toplamada AÖ’nin yanı sıra EEKAÖ’nün de yer aldığı bir soru formu kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen verilere doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ve korelasyon analizleri uygulanmıştır. Yapılan analizlerin sonuçları uyarlanan AÖ’nün geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçüm aracı olduğunu göstermiştir. Son olarak, hem EEKAÖ hem de AÖ’nün test tekrar test güvenirliğini değerlendirmek üzere yapılan 3. Çalışmada elde edilen verilere (n=54) uygulanan analizlerin sonuçları her iki ölçeğin güvenilir olduğunu desteklemiştir. Tüm bulgular doğrultusunda her iki ölçeğin, hem evlilikte eşlerin kendini açması konusundaki araştırmalarda hem de evlilik danışmanlığı veya aile terapisi uygulamalarında kullanılmasına dair önerilerde bulunulmuştur.

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Harlak, H., Elmas, P., Eren, S. (2025). DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPOUSAL SELF-DISCLOSURE IN MARRIAGE SCALE AND ADAPTATION OF THE OPENERS SCALE INTO TURKISH. Sosyal Politika Çalışmaları Dergisi, Cilt: 25 Sayı: 68, 529–553. https://doi.org/10.21560/spcd.vi.1536656

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