The Turkish version of the recovery experience questionnaire: a validation and reliability study


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ERYILMAZ İ., DİRİK D., Erceylan N., ATİLLA G.

Current Psychology, cilt.45, sa.4, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 45 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s12144-025-08774-z
  • Dergi Adı: Current Psychology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, BIOSIS, Psycinfo
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Job stress, Life satisfaction, Recovery experiences, REQ, Work engagement, Workload
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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.