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Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the JOMO (Joy of missing out) Scale

JOMO (Joy of Missing Out - Güncel Gelişmeleri Kaçırma Sevinci) Ölçeği’nin Türkçe Geçerlik ve Güvenirliği

Adem Durmaz(Kütahya Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi)0000-0001-5890-3622
Çağla Özdemir(KUTAHYA HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-9766-1918
Merve Akkuş(KUTAHYA HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-3046-2815
Pages
56–67
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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Overall, the findings indicate that the Turkish version of the JOMO Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for use in a Turkish-speaking population.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim This study aimed to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) Scale, which was developed to assess individuals who believe they can be happy and enjoy life without following social media or instant developments.
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Aim This study aimed to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) Scale, which was developed to assess individuals who believe they can be happy and enjoy life without following social media or instant developments. Materials and Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, including 450 participants. The cross-cultural adaptation process, as well as the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the JOMO Scale, were evaluated using the JOMO Scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Self-Compassion Scale. Internal consistency and construct validity analyses were conducted. The Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin (KMO) measure and Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity were used to assess sampling adequacy and factorability. Results The Turkish version of the JOMO Scale demonstrated good internal consistency, with a Cronbach’s α value of 0.798. The KMO coefficient was 0.846, indicating adequate sampling adequacy. Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity was statistically significant (χ² = 1070.109, p < 0.001), supporting construct validity. Overall, the findings indicate that the Turkish version of the JOMO Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for use in a Turkish-speaking population. Keywords: Jomo Scale; Social Media; Validity and Reliability; Türkiye

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Amaç: Bu çalışma, sosyal medyayı veya anlık gelişmeleri takip etmeden de mutlu olabileceğine ve hayattan zevk alabileceğine inanan bireyleri değerlendirmek için geliştirilen Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) Ölçeğinin Türkçe geçerliliğini ve güvenilirliğini incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: 450 katılımcıdan oluşan tanımlayıcı kesitsel bir tasarım kullanılmıştır. JOMO Ölçeği, Yaşam Memnuniyeti Ölçeği ve Öz-Şefkat Ölçeği kullanılarak, JOMO Ölçeğinin Türkçe versiyonunun kültürlerarası uyarlama süreci ile geçerlilik ve güvenilirliği değerlendirilmiştir. İç tutarlılık ve yapı geçerliliği analizleri yapılmıştır. Örneklem yeterliliği ve faktörlenebilirliği değerlendirmek için Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin (KMO) ölçüsü ve Bartlett Küresellik Testi kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar: JOMO Ölçeğinin Türkçe versiyonu, Cronbach’s α değeri 0,798 ile iyi bir iç tutarlılık göstermiştir. KMO katsayısı 0,846 olup, örneklemin yeterliliğini göstermektedir. Bartlett Küresellik Testi istatistiksel olarak anlamlıdır (χ² = 1070,109, p < 0,001) ve yapı geçerliliğini desteklemektedir. Genel olarak, bulgular JOMO Ölçeğinin Türkçe versiyonunun Türkçe konuşan popülasyonda kullanılmak için geçerli ve güvenilir bir araç olduğunu göstermektedir. Anahtar Kelimeler: JOMO Ölçeği, Sosyal Medya, Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik, Türkiye.

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Durmaz, A., Özdemir, Ç., Akkuş, M. (2026). Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the JOMO (Joy of missing out) Scale. İzmir Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 2, 56–67. https://doi.org/10.57221/izmirtip.1900817

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