Key result
The D14 Scale demonstrated validity and reliability in a healthy Turkish population, showing a two-factor structure with Cronbach's alpha of 0.85 for negative affect and 0.76 for social inhibition.
Why the study?
Type D personality is a health risk factor, and the validity and reliability of the Type D Personality Scale (DS14) had not been determined in the healthy Turkish population.
Cross-Sectional (n=350)
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The Type D Personality Scale (D14) is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing Type D personality in the healthy Turkish population.
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Öncü et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy individuals (n=350). Type D Personality Scale (D14) was evaluated on Scale validity and reliability (internal consistency) (Cronbach's alpha 0.85 and 0.76). The D14 Scale demonstrated validity and reliability in a healthy Turkish population, showing a two-factor structure with Cronbach's alpha of 0.85 for negative affect and 0.76 for social inhibition.
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