Abstract
Background and Purpose:
The experience of uncertainty can significantly affect both individuals and societies. The objective of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of both the long and short versions of the Chronic Uncertainty Scale as tools for measuring chronic uncertainty levels in Turkish society.
Methods:
The study utilized the Descriptive Data Form, the Chronic Uncertainty Scale, and the Spielberger Trait Anxiety Scale as measurement instruments. The sample comprised 551 Turkish participants, aged between 18 and 65. The analyses included evaluations of language, face, and content validity, as well as descriptive statistics, internal reliability analyses, confirmatory factor analyses, and concurrent validity assessments.
Results:
The results of the analyses indicated that both scales exhibited good model fit. Both the long and short versions, along with their factors, demonstrated a significant positive correlation with trait anxiety.
Conclusions:
Based on the results, it was concluded that the scales are valid and reliable for Turkish culture.