The purpose of this study is to validate the Turkish adaptation of the Recovery Experience Questionnaire (REQ-Tur) by examining its psychometric properties. Participants (N = 725) from diverse backgrounds responded to the adapted questionnaire. To verify the scale’s structural validity, we performed exploratory factor analysis on one half of the sample (N = 362) and confirmatory factor analysis on the other half (N = 363). Results confirmed that the original four-factor structure including four key recovery experiences—psychological detachment, relaxation, mastery, and control—provided good fit to the data. The REQ-Tur demonstrated strong internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranging from .78 to .89 across subscales. Further analyses supported the scale’s convergent validity. Significant correlations were found between REQ-Tur scores and key job-related and well-being measures, including workload, work engagement, general job stress, and life satisfaction. Measurement invariance testing confirmed that the factor structure remains consistent and REQ-Tur functions similarly for both men and women. Overall, our findings establish the REQ-Tur as a reliable and valid tool for assessing recovery experiences in Turkish-speaking populations, suitable for both research and practical applications in occupational health and organizational settings.
Eryılmaz et al. (Wed,) studied this question.