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Stigma and Discrimination Towards Mental Illness: Translation and Validation of the Turkish Version of the Attribution Questionnaire-27 (AQ-27-T)

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The stigmatization towards mental illness has significant effects on the quality of life both for the people with a psychiatric disorder and their families. The aim of this study was to translate the Attribution Questionnaire-27(AQ-27) to the Turkish language, and to evaluate the reliability and validity of new Turkish version on a multi-centered selected adult sample. Cultural adaptation was implemented according to the internationally suggested method. The Turkish version of AQ-27 (AQ-27-T) was applied to a total of 424 participants (221 females) included to study. As a result; a good internal consistency was obtained with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.88 for the total scale and ranging between 0.86 and 0.89 for the items, and a statistically significant test–retest reliability was detected (r = 0.79; p < 0.05). Fit indices of the model supported the factor structure and paths. AQ-27-T was determined as a reliable and valid questionnaire assessing stigmatization toward mental illness in Turkish population.

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The authors thank Ahsen Irmak, Selen Yılmaz and Deniz Yuce MD for technical assistance.

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  1. Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Samanpazari, 06100, Ankara, Turkey

    Gokcen Akyurek & Hulya Kayihan

  2. Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children’s Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

    Aysegul Efe

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Akyurek, G., Efe, A. & Kayihan, H. Stigma and Discrimination Towards Mental Illness: Translation and Validation of the Turkish Version of the Attribution Questionnaire-27 (AQ-27-T). Community Ment Health J 55, 1369–1376 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-019-00438-0

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