Turkish Version of the Mindfulness in Couple Relationships Scale: Validity, Reliability and Psychometric Properties

ASLANTÜRK A., Arslan C., Seki T.

Journal of Family Therapy, cilt.47, sa.4, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 47 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/1467-6427.70005
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Family Therapy
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, International Bibliography of Social Sciences, CINAHL, Psycinfo, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: assessment, couple relationships, psychometrics, relational mindfulness, validity
  • Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Research on mindfulness within couple relationships is rapidly increasing; however, many studies tend to overlook its multi-dimensional nature. Assessing relational mindfulness through various components may offer valuable insights for both researchers and couples. This study aimed to adapt the multi-dimensional and context-specific Mindfulness in Couple Relationships Scale (MCRS) for a Turkish sample and to examine its psychometric properties. The sample comprised 355 Turkish participants aged between 18 and 63 years. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the original eight-factor structure, which is consistent with the original scale. The MCRS demonstrated strong internal consistency (α = 0.90; ω = 0.91). Correlation analyses revealed positive associations between the MCRS, trait mindfulness, and relationship quality. These findings suggest that the Turkish version of the MCRS is a valid and reliable assessment tool for measuring multiple facets of mindfulness in romantic relationships.