Adaptation and validation of the Turkish version of the Bolton Compassion Strengths Indicators scale among nursing students: A psychometric analysis

Objectives.The study used a methodological design to adapt a Turkish translation and validatethe Bolton Compassion Strengths Indicators scale. Methods.The sample of the study consisted of 500 nursing students. Partial least squares struc-tural equation modelling was used to analyze the construct and internal validiy. The valuesof average variance explained were analyzed for convergent validity. Tukey's test of additivityexamined the additivity, and Hotelling's T2 test examined the mean difference between items.Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were ensured for reliability. Test and retest scoreswere compared by applying the paired samples t-test and Wilcoxon test, and the fit was analyzedthrough the intra-class correlation coefficient. Results.The Turkish version of the scale consisted of 34 items and 8 subscales. The Cronbach'salpha coefficient of the overall scale was 0.954. The scale was highly reliable and displayedpsychometric solid properties. Significance of results.It has been determined that the Turkish version of the BoltonCompassion Strengths Indicators scale is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand measurementtool with a broad perspective that can be safely applied to future nurse candidate students.The scale has been evaluated as a reliable measurement tool that can provide cross-culturalmeasurement.