Turkish Society-Adapted Validity and Reliability: Examination of the Disability Social Relations Generalized Disability Scale

Background: Structured assessement of attitudes towards disabled people is essential to deal with stigma. Yet, the number of scales in Turkey evaluating attitudes towards disabled people are limited and the issue takes little attention. Objective: This study aimed to investigate validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Disability Social Relations Generalized Disability (DSRGD) scale. Methodology: This study used methodological design. We recruited a total of 206 undergraduate students. The data of the study were collected through a socio-demographic information form and the DSRGD scale. Results: In our item analysis, the item-total score correlation coefficients ranged from .23 to.65. The overall Cronbach Alpha -.81- of the DSRGD scale points a highly strong reliability level. Cronbach alpha value of the dating sub-scale was found out as .61, marriage sub-scale as .64 and work sub-scale as .61. After the psychometric evaluation, the DSRGD scale was determined as a valid and reliable instrument in Turkish language. Conclusion: It is recommended that the DSRGD scale can be used in the evaluation of public attitudes towards disabled individuals in Turkish society. Prospective studies may contribute to the validation of the tool.